The IMO Secretary-General oversees progress on green fuels and operational safety at the Port of Algeciras

 

El Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General of the Organización Marítima Internacional (OMI), visit the Puerto de Algeciras to evaluate their decarbonization projects, safety in the Estrecho de Gibraltar and the impact of the regulations ETS in global logistics competitiveness.

 

Institutional agenda and strategy in the Strait

 

As part of his official agenda in España, the Secretary General of the OMI, Arsenio Dominguez, has led a high-level delegation that includes the Secretary-General of Transportes Aéreo y Marítimo, Benito Núñezto the president of Puertos del Estado, Gustavo Santanaand to the president of Consejo de la OMI, Víctor JiménezThe delegation was received by the president of the Autoridad Portuaria de Algeciras (APBA), Gerardo Landaluce, and its general director, José Luis Hormaechea.

 

During the working sessions, the planned port developments and the strategic roadmap to maintain the port's leadership in a highly competitive international environment. A critical point of the meeting was the analysis of the market distortion that is being generated by the application of the emissions trading system (ETS) in the region's port traffic and investments.

 

Energy innovation and operational efficiency

 

One of the highlights of the visit was the presentation of Green Energy Hub, an initiative that brings together industrial projects for the production of green fuels, positioning the Puerto de Algeciras as a key node for the maritime sector's energy transition. The delegation also inspected the critical infrastructure needed to guarantee the maritime safety and operational excellence.

 

The day included technical visits to key management points:

• Maritime Traffic Control Tower: Security monitoring on one of the world's busiest roads.
• Maritime Authority of Algeciras: Operational and administrative coordination.
• APBA Process Control Center: Analysis of efficiency ratios linked to the Cooperación Gemini.

 

Analysis Area	Key Projects and Concepts	Entities Involved
Sustainability	Green Energy Hub (Green Fuels)	APBA
Regulatory	Impact of the ETS in traffic and investments	OMI / Ministerio de Transportes
Service	Efficiency ratios Cooperación Gemini	Terminales de Contenedores

 

Security and container flows

 

To conclude the agenda, the Secretary-General is scheduled to inspect the port's container terminals, where the integration of port security systems and coordination between the different actors is validated. foreign tradeThe main focus is on ensuring that efficiency levels remain below the standards of the international logistics cooperation.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the IMO visit

What is the main objective of Arsenio Dominguez's visit to Algeciras?

To learn firsthand about decarbonization plans, such as the Green Energy Huband oversee operational and security coordination in the Estrecho de Gibraltar.

What concerns have been conveyed to the IMO regarding the market?

There has been deep concern about the market distortion caused by the system ETSwhich directly affects transshipment traffic and investments in European ports.

What is the Green Energy Hub of the Port of Algeciras?

It is a set of industrial projects focused on the production of green fuels, intended to lead the energy transition and reduce the carbon footprint in global maritime transport.