The APBA’s Technological Development Area (ADT) has been working for several years with the OKR (Objectives & Key Results) methodology, a management framework through which ambitious objectives and measurable key results are defined, with both individual and collective ownership for their achievement. This tool enables (1) to translate strategic challenges into concrete goals, (2) align […]
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INFRAWISE Project: Hybrid Monitoring of Port Infrastructure for More Resilient and Efficient Management
Summary: Climate change adaptation and the preservation of critical infrastructure are among the key challenges facing European ports today. To ensure safe, efficient and sustainable operations, it is becoming increasingly important to have continuous information on the performance of quays, breakwaters and other infrastructure exposed to demanding environmental conditions. In this context, INFRAWISE has emerged […]
SonaGrid Project: Advanced Acoustic Intelligence Network for Environmental and Operational Monitoring in the Ports of Algeciras and Tarifa
Summary: Noise management represents a significant challenge in port environments, both from an environmental and an operational perspective. The wide range of activities taking place within a port, together with the presence of vessels, vehicles, machinery and other assets, creates a complex acoustic environment in which it is not sufficient to know noise levels alone. […]
TreeXR
TreeXR is a technology platform for the management, creation, and distribution of 3D content and extended reality experiences, designed to facilitate the adoption of immersive technologies, 3D environments, and digital twins across organizations. The solution is built on the experience accumulated since 2017 by ImmersivePro, a Spanish company specializing in immersive technologies, founded on the […]
Recytrack
Recytrack is a SaaS platform that automates the creation, submission, and recordkeeping of the mandatory documentation required for every waste transfer, connecting waste producers, transport operators, and treatment facilities within a single digital environment. In Spain, every waste movement requires contracts, notifications, and identification documents that must be reported to the authorities. Much of this […]
GoPlanner!
Go!Planner is a technology startup specialized in the digitalization and optimization of transportation, logistics, and port transport operations. Its modular SaaS platform integrates transport management (TMS), resource planning, logistics ERP, real-time traceability, document management, advanced invoicing, operational communications, and data analytics into a single digital environment. The solution incorporates mathematical optimization algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), […]
Archangelus Systems
Archangelus Systems is a technology startup based in Cádiz specializing in the development of advanced preventive security solutions for critical environments. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Fernando (Cádiz), the company designs and develops proprietary technology that combines sensing technologies, geolocation, secure communications, and artificial intelligence to protect people and reduce risks in emergency […]
Drowning in Data, Starving for Decisions: Turning Data into Actionable Intelligence in Maritime Digitalization
Maritime digital transformation has triggered an explosion in the volume of information available across the industry. Vessels equipped with sensors, intelligent maintenance systems, connected navigation platforms, energy management tools, and AI-powered solutions are generating more data than ever before. Yet having access to more information does not automatically translate into better decisions. An article featured […]
The APBA Shares Its Experience in Digital Transformation at the 2nd TAI Seville Forum
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) took part on 24 September in the 2nd TAI Seville Forum, an event that brought together technology leaders and senior executives from various Andalusian public administrations to discuss the main challenges of digital transformation in the public sector. The event, entitled “Technological Challenges for the Future […]
The Port of Algeciras Digital Entrepreneurship Centre Strengthens Cybersecurity, Data Management and AI Capabilities of Startups Participating in the Misión Andalucía Initiative
The Digital Entrepreneurship Centre for Port Logistics of the Port of Algeciras Bay (PBA) hosted this September a new training session aimed at the startups participating in the second edition of its Acceleration Programme, an initiative promoted within the framework of Misión Andalucía to foster technological entrepreneurship and innovation in the port and logistics sector. […]
From paper to trust: modernising MARPOL documentation
Maritime regulation is becoming increasingly digital, but MARPOL documentation remains largely tied to paper-based routines at the port–ship interface. The International Maritime Organization has already laid important foundations through the Maritime Single Window, guidance on electronic record books and evolving rules for electronic certificates. However, much of the day-to-day reality of MARPOL compliance continues to […]
APBA at the Container Terminal Automation Conference Europe 2026
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) took part in the tenth edition of the Container Terminal Automation Conference Europe (CTAC), organised by Port Technology International and held on 21 and 22 April at the Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort in Valencia. The event brought together representatives from leading European container terminal operators, […]
The Port of Algeciras Bay consolidates its entrepreneurial ecosystem with the closure of the first edition of its start-up acceleration programme and announces a new 2026 call
Coinciding with International Entrepreneurship Day, the Center for Digital Entrepreneurship in Port Logistics of the Port of Algeciras Bay became a meeting point to celebrate the completion of the first edition of the Acceleration Program of this digital node, promoted by the Digital Agency of Andalusia (ADA), under the Andalusian Mission initiative, and the Port […]
APBA backs 29 innovative initiatives in the fourth call for proposals under the Ports 4.0 Fund for ideas and comercial projects
The Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) has this year backed 29 initiatives proposed under the fourth call for proposals of the Ports 4.0 Innovation Fund, which is promoted by Puertos del Estado. The deadline for submitting proposals in the categories of ideas and commercial projects for the fourth call for proposals of the Puertos 4.0 Innovation […]
Brownfield Automation: Standards, AI and Interoperability as Enablers
Automation in port terminals is no longer limited to greenfield developments; it has become a strategic objective to improve productivity, safety, predictability and advance decarbonisation. However, most terminals worldwide operate as brownfield environments shaped by decades of incremental investments, legacy systems and operational inertia. This makes automation a challenge that must be addressed without interrupting […]
Digital Collaboration in Chemical Logistics: Preparing the Ground for the Fuels of the Future
New energy carriers—such as methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, e‑fuels and advanced biofuels—introduce operational challenges fundamentally different from those associated with conventional marine fuels. Because these substances are chemically sensitive, contamination‑prone and potentially hazardous, closely tied to plant operations and regulated handling sequences, they demand far more precise coordination among multiple stakeholders. As a result, they cannot […]
The APBA takes centre stage twice at the CTX Tech Experience Hub conference
The Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA) took part in the CTX Tech Experience Sevilla Hub 2026, a leading international conference in the fields of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, held on 19 and 20 March in Seville. The event brought together start-ups, technology companies, public administrations, investment funds and professionals from the innovation ecosystem, with the […]
The APBA present at the eMobility Expo World Congress 2026
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) took part in the eMobility Expo World Congress – MOW 2026, the largest European professional event dedicated to sustainable, connected, autonomous and electrified mobility, held on 10 and 11 March at the Málaga Trade Fair and Congress Center (Fycma). The event brought together more than 375 […]
The APBA participates in the 2nd EFE Cybersecurity Awareness Congress in Campo de Gibraltar
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participated in the 2nd EFE Cybersecurity Awareness Congress – Campo de Gibraltar, a leading event organised by EFE Cybersecurity, which brings together professionals, companies, public administrations, educators and citizens with the aim of promoting a culture of digital security and awareness of the risks of the […]
Carbon Wave Gauge: new generation of carbon fiber-based level and wave sensors for real-time marine monitoring
Summary: Accurate monitoring of wave height and sea level is essential for maritime safety, port management, oceanographic research, and the design of critical infrastructure. However, traditional systems based on capacitive probes or more complex technologies have operational limitations, high costs, maintenance problems in saline environments, and difficulties in obtaining robust time series in dynamic conditions. […]
The 4th edition of the Algeciras Port Digital Academy initiative is launched
Last Friday, the Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) kicked off the 4th edition of the Algeciras Port Digital Academy, an initiative promoted by the institution’s Technological Development Department that seeks to train digital talent and expand the range of companies offering internships with the aim of bringing port and logistics activities closer to the next generation. […]
