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For the first time, the APB has been ranked as the most transparent port authority in Spain
The Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB) has been ranked for the first time as the most transparent port authority in Spain, leading the ranking prepared by Dyntra and consolidating itself as a national model in open governance, access to information and accountability.
This recognition culminates more than two years of work aimed at strengthening institutional transparency, digitalisation, accessibility of public information and the implementation of new standards of good and open governance. Among the main advances driven by the APB is the launch of its new Transparency Portal, conceived as a key tool to facilitate public access to the entity's institutional, economic, contractual and organisational information.
The portal brings together in a structured and accessible way information on public procurement, institutional organisation, planning, economic indicators, regulations, agreements, statistics and open data, reinforcing the capacity for consultation and traceability by citizens, companies and stakeholders.
According to the latest data published by Dyntra, an international platform that specialises in evaluating the transparency of public entities, the APB achieves an 81.6% overall compliance rate. the highest score in Spain’s port system. This reflects an institutional strategy based on openness, modernisation, and continuous improvement of public management.
Source: DYNTRA Port Authorities Ranking
One of the most outstanding results is in the area of Transparency in the contracting of services, works and supplies, where the APB achieves 100% compliance in all the indicators evaluated. This result is due, among other measures, to the implementation of a proprietary public procurement viewer developed by the institution and updated daily through a direct connection with the State Procurement Platform.
The tool allows real-time consultation of files, tenders, awards and formalised contracts, offering a level of detail that not only fully complies with current legal requirements, but also expands the information available to reinforce traceability, understanding and public control of procedures.
The results obtained by the APB also stand out in other strategic areas: 93.75% in Communication, Electronic Administration and Open Data, 82.35% in Citizen Participation and Collaboration and the Right of Access to Information, 81.82% in Port Planning and Public Works and 77.78% in Economic and Financial Transparency.
The Dyntra platform analyses more than one hundred indicators related to institutional transparency, public communication, citizen participation and access to information, establishing itself as one of the leading international benchmarks in open governance evaluation.
The Balearic Islands Port Authority continues to move ahead in this direction through the continuous improvement of its Transparency Portal and the promotion of new digital tools aimed at strengthening accountability, institutional ethics, integrity, the relationship with stakeholders and an increasingly open, accessible and transparent public management.
The port of Mahón shapes its future with 328 proposals made by the general public
The Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB) has presented the results of the participatory process for the transformation of the South Bank of the port of Mahón, a key initiative as part of the strategy Mahón Port, Horizon 2030 that is committed to integrated, sustainable and people-centred development.
The process has had a high level of involvement of the general public, with a total of 120 unique participants and 328 proposals collected, of which 99.4% were considered useful and classifiable. Participation was channelled both through the digital platform portmaohoritzo2030.com such as mediating face-to-face workshops, thus combining accessibility and depth in the debate.
This process allowed us to gather input from very diverse profiles, including the general public, the economic and commercial fabric, social and environmental entities, port users and technical professionals, guaranteeing a plural and representative vision.
A more balanced and integrated port model
The conclusions of the participatory process shape a port model based on the balance between four major areas: economic activity and quality of life, port operation and relationship with the city, mobility and safety, and identity and future development.
Among the main demands we collected are the need to calm traffic and improve mobility, promote a port active throughout the year with a diversified economy, preserve the identity and heritage of the waterfront, and guarantee a healthier, more accessible and sustainable public space.
Clear constraints for the future project
Citizen contributions will be translated into concrete criteria that will be incorporated into the technical specifications of the competition for the drafting of the construction project. Among these conditions, the following stand out:
-The reorganisation of mobility prioritising pedestrians and speed limits.
-Improving connectivity between the port and the city, with new access points and more efficient parking management.
-The creation of a vibrant space throughout the year, with economic activity compatible with daily life.
-The commitment to environmental sustainability, with more green areas, shade and measures to protect the marine environment.
-Respect for the historical and landscape identity of the port.
Open governance and continuity of the process
The APB has reiterated its commitment to open governance, based on transparency, institutional coordination and continued public participation during the next phases of the project.
The roadmap planned from now on includes the preparation of the tender documents, the bidding and awarding of the construction project and the development of the winning proposal.
With this initiative, the APB consolidates the South Bank of the port of Mahón as an opportunity to strengthen the link between port and city, moving towards a more sustainable, inclusive model rooted in the community.
The APB places sport at the heart of the new tender to manage a boating facility in the port of Ibiza
The Board of Directors of the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) passed a resolution, in its last meeting held yesterday in Palma, to approve the specifications and clauses that will govern the public tender for the management, under concession, of the port bus in the port of Ibiza. The maximum term of the concession will be 25 years.
The new management model places the promotion of sporting activity at the heart of the project, with special attention to activities such as sailing and canoeing, reinforcing the role of the port as a space open to the public, grassroots sport and federated competition.
A decisive boost to marine sports
The tender establishes as an essential requirement the implementation and development of sailing and canoeing schools, as well as the creation of federated competition teams in both. In addition, the future concession holder will have to organise sporting and recreational events, including official competitions, and implement a system of financial support to athletes along with its corresponding logistical support.
In addition, training activities of a sporting, social, cultural and environmental nature will be promoted, consolidating the facility as a dynamic space for integration between the port and the city.
Services and conditions geared towards quality and sustainability
The concession holder company must guarantee the provision of essential services such as mooring management, catering, water and power supply - including electric charging points in at least 4% of the moorings - boat repair, parking and dry dock.
The facility will be geared towards vessels based in the port of Ibiza, although up to 15% of the moorings will be allowed to be allocated to stopover vessels. Additionally, a public registry of applications to access base moorings will be enabled, guaranteeing the transparency of the process.
Investment in modernisation and efficiency
The project includes an investment structured in two phases to ensure the modernisation of the facility and the legal certainty of the process.
The first phase, with an estimated investment of 15 million euros and execution in the first two years, will include the reorganisation of the water surface, the construction of a new breakwater and the remodeling of existing buildings.
The second phase, with an estimated additional investment of 5 million euros, will be conditional upon the approval of the Special Plan for the port of Ibiza and will allow the expansion and development of existing buildings.
Extension of the current authorisation
Furthermore, the Board of Directors of the APB has approved the extension of the current authorisation, granted to the company Puertos y Litorales Sostenibles, for the management of this same marine facility.
This extension will remain in effect until the selection of the best bid in the public tender, and at most until 31 December 2026. The aim is to guarantee the continuity of service and the operability of the facility during the tender process.
With this initiative, the APB reinforces its commitment to a more sustainable, open port model focused on promoting sports, consolidating the port of Ibiza as a leader in promoting marine activity and the social and economic development of the surrounding area.
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Institutional documentation
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Annual Report
This publication details the APB’s financial situation, the technical characteristics of its public ports and provides an overview of the institution’s activities.
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Notice Boards
Link to the APB’s e-office which features the official notice boards on public information, human resources, public port land, and auctions, as well as other notices.
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Sustainability Reports
This report sets out the actions carried out to create value for the APB’s stakeholders, in compliance with its commitment to transparent management.
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Costumer Service
Puede contactar con el Servicio de Atención al Cliente de la APB a través de portsdebalears@portsdebalears.com, o bien mediante el canal de comunicación de quejas y sugerencias relacionadas con sus puertos y faros.
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Statistics
These provide a detailed picture about the traffic using the public ports of Palma, Alcudia, Mahon, Ibiza and La Savina.
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Financial Statements
Comprehensive information, including the audit report, of the most recent financial statements passed by the APB's Board of Directors, and given a favourable report by the Spanish National Audit Office.
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