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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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 […]
Artificial Intelligence leads the way
Over the last few years, the logistics-port sector has understood that digital transformation and technological development are fundamental elements to face a scenario plagued by disruptions, geopolitical tensions, demands for environmental care and changes in consumption patterns. It is true that the use of technologies such as Blockchain and IoT have gained weight. However, we […]
Supply chain trends 2024: The digital shake-up.
The supply chain world is being shaken by new technologies. The evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced data analytics, software development and many other tools, or even the demand for transparency and sustainability are forcing a digital transformation of organizations, which must adapt to these requirements if they want to remain competitive. To do so, […]
APBA and UCA promote the second edition of the Expert in Digital Transformation Applied to Port Logistics
Last February 12, the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) and the University of Cadiz (UCA) celebrated the launch of the second edition of the University Expert Course in Digital Transformation Applied to Port Logistics. This postgraduate university degree, promoted and organized by both institutions, highlights the excellent collaboration between entities, port and […]
The Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras holds its second meeting adding new members
The Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras held, last February 7th, the second of its quarterly meetings, since the initiative started in the spring of 2023. After a brief welcome by Jesus Medina, Head of the Technological Development Area of the APBA and President of the Committee itself, the session began with the presentation […]
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras hosts an ICEX Workshop on technological solutions for integrated value chains
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) held last Wednesday, November 15, together with ICEX, the conference entitled “Technological Solutions for Integrated Value Chains“. On this occasion, the Millán Picazo Auditorium was the stage where, from the point of view of innovation and technology, it was discussed how supply chains can increase their […]
Teleport 2.0
Summary: Currently, the Algeciras Port operates a port community system (entitled Teleport 1.0) that offers a series of services to the port community and comprises of two big blocks: Services directed to vessels (Teleport port services) and services directed to heavy truck traffic (Teleport heavy traffic). The Algeciras Port Authority (hereafter APBA) considers that the […]
