Algeciras and Singapore strengthen ties to lead the energy transition and port digitalization

The Port of Algeciras has successfully completed a intense trade mission in Singapore, reinforcing its position as global logistics hub and strategic partner of the Asian port. The presentation, held at the Pan Pacific Orchard Hotel, was attended by a wide assistance representatives of shipping companies, maritime service companies, and energy transition industries, including those responsible for the Port of Singapore Authority (MPA) and Association of Singapore Marine and Offshore Energy Industries (ASMI), with the prominent presence of the Ambassador of Spain, Mercedes Alonso.

During your speech, Gerardo LandaluceThe president of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) emphasized the need to advance international collaboration: "The ports of Algeciras and Singapore have a great potential for cooperation in digitalization and decarbonization"Landaluce stated, emphasizing the strengthened relationship between these two globally important logistics centers.

The strategy GREEN ENERGY HUB It was presented as the fundamental tool of Algeciras for lead the energy transitionThis initiative encompasses multiple public and private projects in the Bay of Algeciras oriented towards the production, distribution and use of green fuels, in line with the decarbonization objectives of the maritime sector.

The Spanish delegation was headed by Landaluce, along with José Manuel Tejedor, president of COMPORT, and Carlos Fenoy, president of the Chamber of Commerce. The Trade Mission included a very busy work schedule which included visits to terminals, shipyards, shipping companies and meetings with professional associations, seeking strengthen commercial and business relations bilateral.

Companies from the Port Community of Algeciras such as Algeciras Logistic, Pérez y Cía, BayPort, BMT Repairs, Crosscomar, Cryo Logistics, Elcome Europe, Incargo Andalucía, Moeve, Península, Remesa, Repsol Trading, ROSM Marine Electronic, Sandvik Marine Electronic, Tanaval, Telemar, Total Logistic, Transbull and Zener Marine, were part of this delegation, demonstrating the business commitment with the Capabilities.

The mission had the fundamental support of the Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Singapore and the financial support of the Chamber of Commerce Global SME Program, co-financed with EU and Provincial Council ERDF funds, demonstrating the institutional drive for international business.