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 […]
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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 APBA holds an Information session on Digital Entrepreneurship with partners such as the Junta de Andalucía and WISeKey
Last Wednesday 4th September, the Assembly Hall of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras hosted the conference entitled ‘Next initiatives of digital entrepreneurship in the Campo de Gibraltar’, in which the attendees could know in depth key issues for open innovation and entrepreneurship, such as the RETECH Programme in the Port of Algeciras, […]
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 […]
Intelligent tool for benchmarking the competitiveness of bunkering services
Summary: AIS is the acronym for “Automatic Identification System”, an identification system for ships that allows them to transmit their identity, position, course, speed and other data to nearby vessels and the competent authorities in the area. All this is done through a common VHF radio channel.However, despite its availability and obvious usefulness, AIS data […]
Project ETA Prediction & Emissions API
Summary: According to a recent study, more than one third of the time spent by container ships in port is dedicated to entry and exit maneuvers, berthing, unberthing and waiting for port services. The remaining time corresponds to the actual loading and unloading processes. Factors influencing the timely arrival of the vessel in port include […]
The Port of Algeciras protagonist in the opening day of the Digital Enterprise Show 2024
The Port Authority of the Algeciras Bay (APBA) participated, last June 11, in the VIII edition of the Digital Enterprise Show (DES), which has been held for the last three years at the Trade Fair and Congress Center of Malaga (Fycma). The exhibition was attended by more than 400 of the leading global technology companies, […]
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 […]
Practical application of the digital twin and AI at the Port of Algeciras – A pilot for optimazing ferry operations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere and is being utilized on many fronts, producing good results from narrow scopes. Whilst image recognition is going beyond traditional OCR systems and video analytics are being used to measure truck queues, the broader introduction of AI in ports and terminals to make them more efficient, safer and sustainable is […]
Just in Time Bunkering Operations: AI model for bunkering operations optimization.
Summary: At present, bunkering operations in ports are not exempt from certain congestion problems, which can lead, in some cases, to delays in the start of these services to the vessel. Similarly, factors such as the lack of global visibility, coordination and real-time operational awareness of these operations could be improved. This would result in […]