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 […]
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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 […]
The Port of Algeciras, Epicenter of Port and Tourism Innovation at the Suncruise Forum
The Auditorium of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) hosted the Forum “Innovation: An Opportunity in the Port and Tourism Sector”, organized by Suncruise Andalucía and Mar de Alborán together with APBA, where the Suncruise Open Innovation Challenge awards were presented. The event, which brought together more than a hundred professionals, showcased […]
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 […]
The APBA takes centre stage at the 3rd Campo de Gibraltar Innovation and Digital Transformation Fair
On Wednesday 1 October, the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) played a prominent role in the 3rd Innovation and Digital Transformation Fair, organised by the Campo de Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce. It should be noted that the Fair is part of the ‘Campo de Gibraltar en digital 2025’ project and includes a […]
VIPE – Vulnerability of Port Infrastructure from Space
Summary: The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has participated as a facilitating agent in the VIPE project, which focuses on developing a tool for managing the risk and vulnerability of port infrastructure through the application of Differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (DInSAR) technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms. The project was implemented […]
The APBA takes center stage at the “UIMP Port Week 2025” series of meetings held in Santander
On Wednesday, September 3, the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participated in the conference “Giving voice to data: Ports, Data-Driven Organizations“, part of the ”UIMP Port Week 2025″ series of meetings organized by the Menéndez Pelayo International University (UIMP), the Port Authority of Santander (APS), and the Spanish State Ports Authority (OPPE), […]
Algeciras, Central America, and the EU strengthen their digital connectivity for more competitive and sustainable trade
The Port Authority of Algeciras (APBA) has presented in San José, Costa Rica, alongside the European Union and the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA), an ambitious project that will boost bi-regional trade between the Port of Algeciras and Central America, consolidating the Algeciras hub as the southern gateway to Europe. This is the […]
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, […]
Smart Mobility Analytics (SMA): intelligent management system for port mobility
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) is participating in the Smart Mobility Analytics (SMA) project, aimed at developing a system based on cameras and artificial intelligence, through the application of advanced detection algorithms based on neural networks, capable of analysing passenger and vehicle flows. The resulting product is an integrated mobility management […]
Advanced platform for environmental sustainability management in the Port of Algeciras
Summary: This project is part of the FIWARE ZONE IoT Challenge and is developed by the start-up HOPU, winner of the challenge entitled “Advanced platform for environmental management and sustainability in the Port of Algeciras” in the 2020 edition. The scope of the pilot project consists of the development of a solution based on Artificial […]
