The president of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) and vice president of the association of Mediterranean ports MEDPORTS, Gerardo Landaluce, participates this week in the international congress MARLOG 14 held in the city of Alexandria (Egypt) under the theme “Implementations of Artificial Intelligence towards the construction of the digital future”. In […]
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Balance and challenges: the Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras outlines the path towards 2025 with a new session at the UCA-SEA Innovation Center.
The Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras Bay organized, last January 22, a new meeting to take stock of the results obtained in 2024 and where the main lines of work for 2025 were established. On this occasion, the session was held at the Innovation Center of the University of Cadiz UCA-SEA, the first […]
The APBA participates in the “Impulso&Crece” Conference held at the Navantia Training Centre (NTC).
The Navantia Training Centre (NTC) in San Fernando hosted last Tuesday the “Impulso&Crece” Conference, an initiative organized by the Fundación Instituto Ricardo Valle de Innovación (Innova IRV) together with the Consejería de Industria, Energía y Minas de la Junta de Andalucía, which brought together professionals and experts to address the challenges of digitalization, artificial intelligence […]
The APBA reinforces its support to start-ups and entrepreneurs in the new call for Pre-commercial Projects of the Ports 4.0 Fund.
The Official State Gazette (BOE) published, last December 21th, 2024, the new call for the Ports 4.0 fund for its Pre-commercial Projects program. This call regulates the granting, by Puertos del Estado, of public aid within the framework of the Plan to Promote Entrepreneurship for Innovation in the Port Sector, with the aim of promoting and […]
The APBA reaffirms its commitment to innovation by renewing the certification of its R&D&I Management System for the sixth consecutive year
The Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) has renewed, for the sixth consecutive year, the certificate of the R&D&I Management System, which it obtained for the first time in December 2019, and which accredits that the APBA continues to comply with the requirements of the UNE 166002:2021 Standard for research, development and innovation activities in the field […]
The APBA participates in the 9th Annual R+D+i Awards of the Algeciras Technological Campus Foundation
The Technological Campus Foundation of Algeciras (FCTA) delivered yesterday the IX Annual R&D&I Awards, which are funded by the Regional Ministry of University, Research and Innovation of the Andalusian Government, with which each year promotes innovative initiatives and supports the transfer of knowledge in the business, entrepreneurial and university field. This year, as a novelty […]
IAPH ChainPORT JIT Study 2024: Advancing Port Efficiency through Data
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), alongside ChainPORT and global stakeholders, has unveiled its 2024 study on Just-in-Time (JIT) port calls, focusing on port call optimization (PCO) through improved data quality and standardized practices, to complement the existing IMO FAL guidelines and the GIA JIT arrival guide. The study aims to enhance efficiency, […]
The Port of Algeciras takes part in the Forum ‘Challenges of Innovation in Andalusian Ports’ organised by Suncruise Andalusia
The Port of Huelva hosted, last Wednesday 27th November, the Forum ‘Innovation Challenges in Andalusian Ports’, organised by Suncruise Andalucía and the Port Authority of Huelva. An event that has established itself as a space of reference to discuss and share ideas on digital transformation and sustainability in the nautical and cruise sector in Andalusia, […]
EmissionInsider: digital solution for measuring and analyzing maritime-land transport emissions
Summary: Maritime transport accounts for about 90% of world trade and 2.5% of global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, and in relation to Europe, it is estimated that transport accounts for a quarter of its GHG emissions. In this context, and according to the guidelines of the European Green Deal, ports play an important role in […]
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 […]
Innovation Report 2023
The Innovation Report summarizes the main actions and achievements related to the innovation and digital transformation activity driven by the Algeciras Port Authority and its innovation ecosystem during 2023. This Report includes, on the one hand, all the projects and initiatives carried out by multiple stakeholders from its innovation ecosystem and, on the other hand, […]
EPICENTER (Enhanced Physical Internet-Compatible Earth-frieNdly freight Transportation answER)
Summary: The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has participated in the ePIcenter project, focused on enabling seamless freight transport, with a special focus on the technological and operational opportunities offered by the Physical Internet, synchro-modal operations and other disruptive technologies such as Hyperloop, Industry 4.0 and autonomous vehicles. The project, which has […]
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 […]
Isarsoft
Isarsoft is a German start-up founded in 2019 and currently has around 1,000 deployed use cases of its machine vision product. Specializing in video analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), under the leitmotif “make every camera count”, the company offers services and applications for transport stations (airports, railroads, buses and ports), parking lots and ground traffic. […]
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 […]
The Port of Algeciras Innovation Committee holds its third meeting with the focus on the development of new innovation projects
Last Thursday, September 19, the Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras held its third quarterly meeting, gathering its Vocal Members and Expert Advisors to continue promoting collaborative innovation in its logistics-port ecosystem. Jesús Medina, Head of the Technological Development Area of the APBA and President of the Committee itself, was in charge of opening […]
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, […]
Suncruise launches the 3rd call for its Open Innovation Challenge Prize
The Suncruise Andalucía association officially launches the third edition of the Suncruise Open Innovation Challenge Prize, aimed at startups, technology companies and consolidated research groups, with the purpose of seeking innovative technological solutions with which to address innovative challenges to digitally transform the nautical and cruise industry in Andalusia. In particular, this initiative is a […]
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 […]
