Entries by GP Nauticals

Smart Ports Around the World

Traditional ports are undergoing a radical transformation into what we now call “smart ports.” This evolution combines technologies such as IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, digital twins, and 5G networks to optimize processes, improve sustainability, and strengthen logistics competitiveness.   What Defines a Smart Port? A smart port integrates digital technologies with traditional port operations […]

Digital Payments in Aviation and its Benefits

The aviation industry is experiencing a silent revolution—one that doesn’t take off from the runway but from the cloud: the digitalization of airport payments. In the logistics sector, every minute counts and efficiency is critical. That’s why digital payments have become an essential tool for modernizing operational management, improving financial traceability, and reducing administrative bottlenecks. […]

Digitalization in Ports: From Paperwork to Blockchain

For decades, ports have operated with piles of paperwork, manual procedures, and slow administrative processes that complicated supply chain efficiency. But that’s changing. Today, port digitalization is no longer optional — it’s a strategic necessity. And it’s not just about PDF forms or barcode scanners. The future lies in blockchain, automation, real-time traceability, and intelligent […]

Edge Computing in Logistics Services

The term Edge Computing refers to a data processing architecture in which much of the analysis, decision-making, or storage occurs as close as possible to the data’s source — that is, in the devices or network nodes located at the “edge” of the infrastructure, rather than solely in large remote data centers or centralized clouds. […]

Port Revenues in Spain to Exceed €650 Million in 2026 Driven by Usage and Activity Fees

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has released an optimistic forecast for Spain’s port system: by 2026, revenues from port usage fees are expected to reach €653 million, fueling a new cycle of investment in infrastructure, sustainability, and logistics connectivity. Revenue Breakdown by Port Fees In the recent approval of the consolidated budget by […]

Digital Credentials at Aruba Airport

The Government of Aruba, along with aviation technology company SITA and digital identity verification company IndicioTech, has introduced a new way to simplify the travel process for passengers arriving on the island. The use of Digital Travel credentials (DTC) technology has made it possible for travelers to meet immigration requirements before reaching their destination. This […]

“New technologies that are transforming the management of container and cargo ports”

Containers and cargo ports are key infrastructures for international trade. The rapid growth of global commerce has led to an increase in the volume of goods moving through these infrastructures, generating the need to improve efficiency and control in their management. But what is currently being done to achieve this? Here is a summary of […]

Sustainable technology in the maritime sector

The world is transforming, and technology has become a sustainable resource at all levels. New technological tools have contributed to taking not only the infrastructure, but also the development of optimal environmental solutions to the next level. We know that maritime transport is considerably one of the most important means of transportation. However, over the […]