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. […]
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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. […]
APBA and Alén Space successfully complete the first pilot campaign for the SATMAR satellite
Last December, the Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) and the Vigo-based company Alén Space completed the first campaign of demonstration pilots of VDES (VHF Data Exchange System) technology aboard the SATMAR satellite. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Egatel and other partners, places Algeciras and Spain in a leading position in the development of new maritime […]
APBA renews the certification of its Innovation Management System and moves on to the ISO 56001 standard
The Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) has renewed, for another year, the certification of its Innovation Management System, which it first obtained in December 2019. On this occasion, the renewal has marked a significant milestone: the transition and adaptation of the system to ISO 56001, the international standard that replaces the historic UNE 166002 and establishes […]
Panssari
Panssari is a technology start-up based in Santander, focused on developing innovative solutions for access control, detection and monitoring of unauthorised intrusions in port areas. The start-up is mainly focused on developing an AI platform (Panssari) that improves the security and operations of critical infrastructure, developed for the port area. It brings together, in a […]
WDTech
WDTech Sensors and Systems is a technology company based in El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz), specialising in the design and development of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for real-time environmental monitoring. Its offering is based on proprietary technology, both hardware and software, enabling it to offer highly customised products tailored to the specific […]
SCAI Engineering
SCAI Engineering is a Barcelona-based technology startup that develops embedded systems and intelligent connectivity solutions to drive future mobility and smart cities. Its technology acts as a bridge between vehicles, infrastructure, and cloud ecosystems, enabling real-time data exchange, intelligent automation, and safer, more efficient urban environments. Specializing in high-performance modular systems, SCAI Engineering designs solutions […]
Torbellino Tech
Torbellino Tech is a startup originating from Algeciras, dedicated to software development and activities related to information technologies, with a unique focus: exploring the intersection between computer science, economics, and the maritime sector. Its work centers on investigating how the foundations of computer science can offer new answers to classic economic problems, such as the […]
SoleaHeat
SoleaHeat is a technology startup based in Cádiz, Spain, focused on the design and installation of turnkey industrial solar heat solutions tailored to processes requiring medium temperatures (100–250ºC). Its approach replaces fossil fuel consumption with a renewable, stable, and lower-cost energy source, contributing to industrial decarbonization without compromising operational efficiency. With its SoleaCooling solution, the […]
OCBO
OCBO is a technology startup whose goal is to transform international trade management through an all-in-one intelligent platform. To this end, it has developed a SaaS solution that digitizes and automates the creation and management of documentation for import and export logistics processes, eliminating operational fragmentation and reducing critical errors that impact profitability and efficiency. […]
EONSEA
EONSEA is a technology startup based in Seville, specializing in underwater inspection by combining unmanned vehicles (ROVs) with computer vision and artificial intelligence models. Its solution enables the automatic detection of damage and pathologies in vessels and submerged infrastructure, delivering precise analyses without the need for direct human intervention. Founded by experts in robotics and […]
Synnect
Synnect Technologies is a Madrid-based startup specializing in the development of real-time predictive digital twins for industry. Its solution, Connector, is designed to address inefficiencies in industrial workflows that directly impact companies’ potential and competitiveness. The platform enables users to anticipate problems and optimize processes through continuous simulation of future scenarios, connecting operational data with […]
The APBA plays a leading role in the satellite pilot project that positions Algeciras and Spain at the forefront of maritime NewSpace
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) continues to position itself as a key player in the digital transformation of the maritime-port sector, committing to emerging technologies that improve operational efficiency and sustainability. In this context, and as part of its commitment to innovation, the APBA is participating as a pilot port in […]
SATMAR: Global Maritime Digital Communications Service via satellite (VDES)
SATMAR is an innovative project led by Alén Space and Egatel that aims to set a milestone in the digitisation of maritime communications. Its main objective is to validate the new VDES (VHF Data Exchange System) standard in orbit, which is set to replace the current AIS (Automatic Identification System), through the launch and operation […]
Alén Space
Alén Space is a Spanish start-up founded in 2019 as a spin-off from the University of Vigo, specialising in the design, development and operation of small satellites. Based in Vigo (Galicia), the company has established itself as a leader in the NewSpace sector, offering turnkey solutions ranging from consulting to the manufacture and launch of […]
Innovation Report 2024
The Algeciras Port Authority presents the sixth edition of its Innovation Report, a comprehensive overview of the key milestones in innovation and digital transformation led by the APBA and its Ecosystem. As in previous years, this publication highlights the projects and initiatives carried out, as well as the valuable collaborations with external experts, public and […]
The Innovation Committee of the Algeciras Port holds a new meeting and gets to know the new Centre for Digital Entrepreneurship
The Innovation Committee of the Algeciras Port held, last Tuesday 8 July, a new meeting with the double objective of taking stock of the results obtained during the first half of the year, and to know first hand the activity of the Centre for Digital Entrepreneurship in Port Logistics of the Algeciras Port. Jesús Medina, […]
APBA installs six biomimetic micro-reefs to increase biodiversity and water quality
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) installed, last Thursday 5th December, six biomimetic micro-reefs of the Spanish startup Ocean Ecostructures called Life Boosting Units (LBU) in the quay of the Paseo Marítimo de Ribera in the Llano Amarillo. The aim of this installation, framed within the institution’s Green Strategy, is to measure […]
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, […]
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, […]
The Algeciras Port Authority continues to support innovation and entrepreneurship among students and recent graduates through its participation in the 16th edition of the UCA’s atrÉBT! competition.
Once again, the Algeciras Port Authority has participated as part of the jury of the XVI edition of the atrÉBT competition, whose final awards ceremony was held on June 6 at the School of Engineering of the University of Cadiz, in Puerto Real. Juan Antonio Herrera, Head of Innovation of the APBA and who has […]
