The maritime industry faces challenges to align with global decarbonization goals, especially within the context of green shipping corridors. These corridors represent a targeted approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance operational efficiency, and to promote collaboration amongst key stakeholders. Current green shipping corridor initiatives include 57 projects globally as of 2024, between the announced, […]
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The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras is the protagonist in the I ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participated last November 6th and 7th in the 1st edition of the Logistics Innovation Summit that the European Technology Platform ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe) held in Brussels. This event, held on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of ALICE, brought together […]
The Algeciras Bay Port Authority participates as a strategic partner in the European project D2XCEL, focused on scaling up European deep tech companies and start-ups in the port logistics industry
The D2XCEL project has been selected by the European Commission to launch a pan-European collaborative scaling program, bringing together a top-tier industry network of over 300 investors, public and private stakeholders, and innovation centers, whose objective is to support 100 technology and digital start-ups, previously selected in a scouting process. Through personalized mentoring, focus sessions […]
The Port of Algeciras takes center stage at the Smart Digital ports of the Future 2024 event
The Port of Algeciras had the opportunity to participate in the eighth edition of the Smart Digital Ports of the Future event, organized by Port Technology International, held on September 24th and 25th in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. The event, which brought together over 100 attendees, featured more than 45 speakers from leading European […]
Beyond the Horizon: Opportunities and Obstacles in the Maritime AI Boom
It is evident that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly expanded within the maritime industry, being regarded as a revolutionary force that brings significant improvements to operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. This article, commissioned by Lloyd’s Register and prepared by Thetius, explores how the maritime-port sector, traditionally resistant to change, is adopting AI in key applications […]
The Future of RoPax Operations in Smart Ports
As ports become more complex and interconnected, the need for intelligent systems to manage traffic flow, resource allocation, and environmental impact has become critical. This report highlights the key role digital technologies are playing in transforming port and maritime logistics, outlining what the future vision of RoPax traffic operations should look like. From the use […]
Space-Ship
Space-Ship is a German start-up founded in 2023, based in Munich, with the aim of transforming the maritime industry using cutting-edge technology with an emphasis on real-time data, satellite data, AIS and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Its tailor-made AI solutions for Port Authorities and terminal operators include, on the one hand, a solution for monitoring and […]
APBA and UCA celebrate the closing ceremony of the 2nd edition of the University Expert Course on Digital Transformation applied to Port Logistics.
The president of the Port Authority Bay of Algeciras (APBA), Gerardo Landaluce, and the vice rector of the Campus Bay of Algeciras of the University of Cadiz (UCA), Maria de la Luz Martín, chaired on Wednesday, July 17, the closing ceremony of the 2nd edition of the University Expert Course in Digital Transformation applied to […]
Tangram, global centre for training & innovation
CMA CGM Group has inaugurated Tangram, a global center dedicated to maritime training and innovation, located in Marseille, this facility aims to foster collaboration among CMA CGM employees, clients, partners, start-ups, and academic institutions by offering specialized training programs in climate, artificial intelligence, and leadership, developed in partnership with leading universities. This center has been […]
How resilient ports can mitigate global supply chain disruptions – The Container Port Performance Index 2023
Global supply chains struggle to ensure reasonable prices for their products. International events, such as wars, natural disasters and national crisis have a direct impact on its performance. These disruptions can produce operational inefficiencies, production delays or increasing costs, showing the hidden, but real, fragile side of supply chains. However, each sector has an individual […]
The APBA participates in the final conference of the European project ePIcenter
Last May, during the 22nd and 24th, the final conference of the ePIcenter project was held, with the participation of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA), represented by its Technical Innovation Office. The event, organized at the facilities of the University of Applied Sciences of Emden/Leer (Germany), brought together the project partners […]
The Port of Algeciras begins its journey as a 5G training center with the help of Vodafone
On April 22nd, in the facilities of the Maritime Station of the Port of Algeciras, began the Professional Training Employment program on digital specialties in 5G coverage environments.This project, with a total budget of 4.8 million euros, is led by the Junta de Andalucía, through the Consejería de Empleo, Empresa y Trabajo Autónomo, and has […]
BlackSand Marine
BlackSand Marine Technologies is a start-up based in Gran Canaria, with expertise in engineering, marine science and technology, specialized in the design and operation of high-tech, eco-efficient and multifunctional intelligent vessels; as well as autonomous navigation systems, remotely controlled and monitored in real time, applying machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques. With its products of […]
The Port of Algeciras, testing host for the autonomous marine drone developed by the start-up BlackSand Marine
The Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA), attended on March 19th to the demonstration of the Proof of Concept (PoC) of the disruptive innovation project called “E-3 – Advanced USV’s and autonomous hangars of recharge for unlimited autonomy and 24/7/365 recurrent operations“, developed by the Canary Islands start-up BlackSand Marine Technologies. Specifically, the project proposes the […]
Decision Democratisation using Modern Data Analytics
Organisations’ digitisation has moved forward five years in just the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the issues many organisations have faced was inertia creeping into their decision-making processes. In this context, we have seen that data analytics is already much more than just a tool that gives us quicker access to […]
Technology to prevent infections in Algeciras Port: Corporal temperature monitoring in crowded areas
The Port of Algeciras Bay Authority (APBA), has installed thermal cameras in the areas of greatest passenger traffic in the Port of Algeciras, a project that is proposed as a pilot at the technological and operational level. In this way the dock of the Strait, which every year assumes a transit of more than four […]
