The Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB) presents new digital tools to strengthen sustainability and environmental management of the Balearic ports
PORTNET, the Environmental Dashboard and the Port Community System take centre stage at a conference that addresses the main environmental demands of the port community
Palma
12/06/2026- Environment and CSR
- Technology and innovation
The Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB) today presented new technological solutions aimed at improving the sustainability and environmental management of the Balearic Islands' ports of general interest during the event "Technology and innovation at the service of the environment". Held at the Palma Port Centre, it was attended by representatives of the port community, government agencies, partner companies and other stakeholders.
The purpose of the meeting was to publicise three initiatives promoted by the APB that incorporate digitalisation and innovation as tools to move forward towards a more efficient, transparent and environmentally-friendly port management: the PORTNET Circular Port project, the new Environmental Dashboard and the advances of the Port Community System.
The event is part of the APB's commitment to the continuous improvement of its environmental performance and is part of the actions promoted after the materiality process developed within the framework of its ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Strategy. This analysis revealed that port waste management, marine pollution prevention, and compliance with environmental regulations are some of the issues that raise the most interest among the port authority's stakeholders.
Furthermore, the results reflected a high rating of the environmental dimension and innovation as attributes that should define the actions of the APB, as well as a growing demand for information on environmental procedures and sustainability policies.
One of the projects highlighted during the day was PORTNET CircularPort, a pioneering initiative in Spain that uses blockchain technology to guarantee the traceability of MARPOL waste generated by ships from its collection to its final delivery to authorised waste managers. The system enables the digital recording and verification of each phase of the process, improving transparency, safety, and control of waste management in the port environment.
This project, developed in the ports managed by the APB in collaboration with Blueroom Innovation, is financed by the Spanish State Ports Authority through the PUERTOS 4.0 programme and represents a step towards circular economy models applied to the maritime-port sector.
The APB has also presented its new Environmental Dashboard, a tool that integrates information on wind and wave forecasts and allows the trajectory of possible spills in port waters to be simulated. Its implementation is in response to one of the main concerns expressed by citizens and users during the consultation process carried out by the APB, related to water pollution, spills and the cleaning of ports.
Thanks to this platform, port authorities will have more accurate information to anticipate risks and improve their response capability to environmental incidents, strengthening the protection of the marine environment.
During the meeting, the progress of the APB's Port Community System was also announced, the digital platform that will optimise port processes, facilitate the exchange of information between operators and move ahead in the progressive elimination of paper documentation.
With initiatives such as those presented today, the Balearic Islands Port Authority continues to promote a more sustainable, innovative and collaborative port community, aligned with the ecological and digital transition objectives that shape the future of the port system.
