ALG blog: News about transport & infrastructure

The Future of Highways: AI and Autonomous Vehicles

"Back to the Future" of highways: Our technological vision for the sector

Technological innovation is transforming the highway sector through the convergence of AI, connected and autonomous vehicles, and mobile technologies. These advances are redefining how highways are planned, operated, and maintained—enhancing safety, optimizing efficiency, and unlocking new revenue and strategic opportunities for forward-looking operators.

28 Jul, 2025

Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) in Latin America: navigating opportunities and challenges

Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) is a collaborative methodology that promotes real-time operational data sharing to enhance airport real-time coordination. Thanks to A-CDM, airports increase their situational awareness, which improves decision-making, reduces delays, boosts predictability, and optimizes resource utilization.

21 Jul, 2025

Connecting the Gulf: The GCC railway project

Connecting the Gulf: The GCC railway and the future of regional integration

The GCC Railway project is one of the most ambitious regional integration efforts in the Middle East. Spanning over 2,100 km and backed by $240 billion in investment, it aims to transform transport, trade, and mobility across six countries. To realize its full potential, overcoming interoperability challenges and ensuring technical, operational, and regulatory alignment will be essential. If executed with vision and collaboration, the railway can become a powerful driver of economic and social cohesion in the Gulf.

07 Jul, 2025

Railway infrastructure and urban value capture: Towards an integrated development model

In recent years, railways have regained prominence in Mexico’s national infrastructure agenda. The development of new railway lines presents a historic opportunity to modernize infrastructure, bridge territorial disparities, and enhance the sustainability of the country's transport system. However, ensuring the long-term financial viability and success of these initiatives requires an integrated and strategic vision.

25 Jun, 2025

Air traffic Digital Remote Control Tower

The human side of remote control: Adapting minds to new skies

Air Traffic Control is one of the fundamental pillars of the modern aviation system. Professionals in this field are responsible for coordinating and managing the movement of aircraft in airspace and at airport surfaces, ensuring that take-offs, landings, and flight paths are carried out safely and efficiently. This task requires a combination of technical, cognitive, and emotional skills, making ATC one of the most demanding professions within the transportation sector.

17 Jun, 2025

Navigating the future: The role of Big Data, IoT, and AI in modern maritime operations

Digital transformation has become an urgent priority for the maritime industry. Ports, carriers, and logistics stakeholders are navigating growing challenges—congestion, limited visibility, rising costs, and stricter sustainability requirements. The shift from traditional models to data-driven digital ecosystems is now essential, leveraging AI, IoT, cloud platforms, and true cross-chain collaboration to drive resilience and efficiency.

11 Jun, 2025

The future of supersonic and hypersonic commercial flights

Supersonic and hypersonic technologies are transforming air travel by enabling transoceanic flights in under three hours. These innovations promise faster, more efficient, and sustainable journeys, with the potential to cover up to 7,000 km in just one hour. Multiple companies are actively working to overcome technical challenges and bring this new era of high-speed travel to the commercial market.

27 May, 2025

Spain’s nationwide blackout: How air traffic continued safely despite the crisis

On April 28, 2025, Spain experienced an unprecedented nationwide blackout that disrupted power supplies across the entire country for about 12 hours. The event caused a massive interruption of ground public transport and telecommunication services. Yet, remarkably, air traffic operations continued with no major disruptions and without undermining safety in any moment, thanks to the resilience and preparedness of Spain’s airport operators and air navigation service providers.

19 May, 2025

new generation aircraft short-haul market

How new generation aircraft could unleash great value in the short-haul market

As aviation moves toward more sustainable and efficient transport, next-generation aircraft emerge as a transformative force for short-haul aviation. These technologies could unlock $20-25 billion globally, representing nearly 35% of the current market. By reducing operating costs and enabling new routes, they could reshape regional mobility, enhance connectivity, and support broader climate and economic goals.

13 May, 2025

Insight Dynamic Resources and ALG sign Gas-by-Rail economic corridor MoU to connect 40 Sub-Saharan African countries

In a bold step towards sustainable development and regional integration, Insight Dynamic Resources has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ALG to implement the $400 billion Gas-by-Rail Economic Corridor Initiative. This landmark initiative envisions the creation of a 73,500 km transcontinental freight railway system designed to connect 40 Sub-Saharan African countries through a “virtual pipeline,” enabling energy transition and promoting inclusive trade and development.

06 May, 2025

The latest trends in airport M&A activity

Airports are more than transit points—they are critical economic drivers. In 2024, global airport M&A activity totaled over USD 12.3 billion across 14 deals, a sharp drop from 2022’s peak of USD 55.6 billion. While interest in airport assets remains strong, activity has fluctuated due to COVID-19 disruptions and recovery dynamics. Key transactions reflect a sector in transformation. This analysis reviews recent M&A trends by continent, highlighting stakeholder strategies and outlooks for the year ahead.

30 Apr, 2025

The road ahead: how electrification and automation will transform the trucking sector

The trucking sector is on the cusp of a major transformation driven by two technological revolutions: electrification and automation. As the global focus on sustainability and efficiency intensifies, manufacturers, regulators, and logistics companies must adapt to these emerging trends. This shift will not only reshape trucking operations but also redefine the entire transportation and logistics sector and influence broader infrastructure planning.

25 Mar, 2025

Empowering transportation authorities for a resilient future

Empowering and strengthening transportation authorities for a resilient future

Transportation is all about looking ahead. If we only plan for what we have now, we’ll always be playing catch-up. This statement from the ex-US Secretary of Transportation captures the fundamental shift expected from public transportation authorities. Today, public transportation authorities are no longer just regulators or compliance enforcers—they are key players in driving innovation, strategic growth, and collaboration across the entire ecosystem.

17 Mar, 2025

We Join the Apave Aeroservices Consortium to Support EASA’s International Cooperation Activities

ALG join the Apave Aeroservices Consortium to support EASA’s international cooperation activities

We are proud to announce our participation as a subcontractor in the Apave Aeroservices consortium, which has been awarded a four-year framework contract by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to provide aviation-related consultancy in support of international cooperation activities.

11 Mar, 2025

8M and the role of women in consulting: a conversation with Núria Besora and Madhuri Golla

In the context of International Women’s Day, at ALG we celebrate diversity and the impact of female voices within our team. On this occasion, we had the privilege of interviewing two women from our consulting team, Núria Besora and Madhuri Lakshmi Golla, whose careers not only reflect their skills and professional dedication but also the richness that cultural diversity brings to the workplace.

07 Mar, 2025

Port Congestion and Delays: Why It Happens and How to Mitigate It

Port congestion explained: why delays happen and how to mitigate them

Port congestion has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges in global maritime logistics, with far-reaching implications for trade, the economy, the environment, and customer satisfaction. As international trade continues to grow, ports serve as critical nodes in the global supply chain, managing the movement of goods between production and consumption hubs. However, congestion at these key points disrupts the smooth flow of goods, creating ripple effects that extend beyond the port gates.

18 Feb, 2025

Leveraging data for smarter supply chain decisions – Analysis by Víctor Carballo

With supply chains becoming increasingly complex and unpredictable, the use of data analytics has become essential for making informed decisions. Advanced analytics provides businesses with the necessary tools to enhance forecasting, optimize resource allocation, and mitigate disruptions. In this interview published in The Supply Chain Ledger, Víctor Carballo (Senior Engagement Manager at ALG) shares his insights on how data-driven strategies are transforming supply chain management, offering a first-hand perspective on the transformative power of analytics in improving efficiency and resilience.

12 Feb, 2025

Bridging continents: our consultant’s journey from Madrid to São Paulo

Álvaro Estalella Silvela, consultant at ALG, recently embarked on a transformative three-month journey to our São Paulo office. During his experience in the Erasmus Programme, Álvaro contributed to pivotal infrastructure projects, developed innovative business strategies, and immersed himself in Brazilian culture. His experiences highlight the profound impact of cross-border collaboration on both individual growth and organizational innovation.

17 Jan, 2025

Diagnosis of air connectivity in Latin America and its comparison with the European market

Air connectivity drives economic development and fosters territorial integration by facilitating business, trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. Despite the development of the air transport sector in Latin America over the past decades, its air connectivity landscape still differs notably from the more mature European market. What are the main factors that explain these differences and how might they limit the region's development?

14 Jan, 2025

Harnessing LLMs to enhance safety reporting in aviation

Safety reporting is one of the foundational outputs of the Risk Management System in aviation. Traditionally, its role was primarily reactive: analyze a report, understand what happened, and take action accordingly. However, the whole system encouraged by ICAO and other responsible institutions, is shifting towards a data-driven safety culture that prioritizes prevention over response. As aviation safety management systems are evolving from reactive to proactive approaches, the value that can be extracted from reports has also matured significantly.

18 Dec, 2024

Noise around airports: regulation and mitigation

Every year, millions of travellers take to the skies, zipping across continents and time zones in hours – a marvel of modern aviation. But for those living near bustling airports, this marvel comes with a catch: the unending backdrop of noise that grows constant as air traffic increases. While passengers marvel at seamless travel, local residents feel the thrum of engines at all hours, a constant reminder that, while cities sleep, airports never do.

09 Dec, 2024

Africa's role in global trade: a review of container traffic expansion

The growth of container traffic in Africa and its increasingly pivotal role in global trade have placed African ports at the forefront of international commerce. With sustained growth rates and improvements in port infrastructure, the continent is well-positioned to become a strategic trade hub. However, to fully capitalize on this opportunity, significant challenges must be addressed, including the modernization of facilities, reducing logistical bottlenecks, and adapting to international demands.

11 Nov, 2024

How can policymakers encourage the use of public transport in urban environments?

The dominance of private transportation in metropolitan areas has led to worsening congestion, pollution, and social inclusion challenges amid population growth and the climate crisis. Despite global efforts to promote public transport, results are mixed. Cases like Lisbon show that fare cuts or isolated measures often fall short in reducing car use, highlighting the need for combined policies to improve transit services and discourage car reliance for effective urban mobility solutions.

05 Nov, 2024

Drone swarms in B2C logistics: a promising future with challenges to overcome

In a world where speed and efficiency are paramount, delivery drones are emerging as an innovative solution in B2C logistics, transforming the way deliveries are made. These devices are particularly effective in urban environments, where they can cover significantly greater distances than ground vehicles, and in rural areas, where they connect isolated communities with essential services. Despite challenges related to regulation and infrastructure, drones offer a unique opportunity to enhance delivery efficiency and speed, as well as to respond to emergencies and natural disasters.

22 Oct, 2024

Charles Schlumberger (World Bank): a journey through aviation and the future of the industry

We talked with Charles Schlumberger, Lead Air Transport Specialist at The World Bank, to learn about his professional beginnings, remarkable career path, and passion for aviation. In this interview, we delve into the World Bank Group's role in the aviation sector, the projects and challenges he is currently involved in, and his views on the challenges and future of global aviation.

15 Oct, 2024

Exploring the potential and overcoming the challenges of cold chain in Africa

Cold chain logistics in Africa has lagged due to infrastructure deficits and high costs. Recent efforts aim to improve cold storage to reduce post-harvest losses, ensure food security, and support the pharmaceutical industry. However, cold chain infrastructure remains underdeveloped, with countries like South Africa having more advanced systems, while many in Sub-Saharan Africa face significant inefficiencies due to basic infrastructure challenges.

10 Sep, 2024

Integrating Space Traffic into Air Traffic Management (ATM)

The need for integrating Space Traffic into the Air Traffic Management System

Space activity, especially in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), has rapidly increased due to cost reductions and advancements in satellite and launch technologies. This article examines the need for better coordination between Space Traffic Management (STM) and Air Traffic Management (ATM) to ensure safety and efficiency. It highlights the importance of stakeholder collaboration, strategic planning, and international cooperation to address these complexities and integrate space activities into existing air traffic operations.

04 Sep, 2024

Bunkering in brief: What you need to know about this essential maritime practice

Bunkering is the supply of fuel to a ship’s fuel tank for propulsion or other energy purposes. The main bunkering hubs worldwide are located in Singapore, Rotterdam, Fujairah and Houston ports. In this post, we discuss the difference between import/export of liquid cargo and bunkering, the main fuel supply operating systems as well as the use of green fuels in maritime transport.

01 Aug, 2024

Marouan Chida Interview: ATM transformation and European ATM Master Plan

EUROCONTROL plays a pivotal role in developing this strategy, working closely with European institutions and international partners to ensure global harmonization. To gain deeper insights into the goals, scope, and implications of the European ATM Master Plan, we interviewed Marouan Chaiad, Head of ATM Transformation at EUROCONTROL. He is responsible for maintaining the Master Plan, prioritizing modernization investments, and supporting strategic transformation in ATM.

22 Jul, 2024

African Regional Economic Communities (RECs)

African Regional Economic Communities: what they are and why they matter

The Regional Economic Communities (RECs) are associations of African States designed to facilitate regional economic integration among member countries and within the broader African Economic Community. These organizations play a crucial role in promoting cooperation and development across the continent.

10 Jul, 2024

Monitoring your airport's performance: a challenge and an opportunity

Airport service quality frameworks, which define and monitor service standards, are key to ensure an optimal airport’s performance and user’s level of service and satisfaction. The definition of these frameworks should be designed to reflect best international practices in the industry, focused on benefitting all stakeholders and taking into consideration the specific characteristics of the asset and its operation.

13 Jun, 2024

Alternatives for sustainable development in aviation

What are the current alternatives for the sustainable development in aviation?

All players in the air transportation sector are urgently seeking solutions for green aviation as part of a global effort to reduce climate impacts. Driven by societal concern for climate change, increasing and fluctuating fuel prices, and regulatory pressure to cut emissions, the industry, through the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has committed to halving carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. However, the transition to green aviation poses significant challenges.

29 May, 2024

Exploring the Erasmus Programme of Erica Marques Oliveira

At ALG, we not only foster professional growth through international projects but also provide unique opportunities for personal and cultural expansion for our employees. Our Erasmus Programme is a prime example of how global mobility can enrich both careers and personal lives. We spoke with Erica Marques Oliveira, one of our consultants, who recently experienced this initiative.

22 May, 2024

Erasmus Programme: "Working in another country provided me with the opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture"

The Erasmus Programme is one of ALG's most prominent initiatives, designed to enhance the personal and professional growth of our employees while fostering a culture of global collaboration. On this post, we share the experience of Manuel Hernandez, Senior Consultant at ALG.

10 May, 2024

Data related-challenges and limitations in digital fuel management

Data-driven solutions: navigating the digital maze of fuel management

The latest EASA’s regulatory package on fuel policy updated in 2022 introduces different levels of performance-based variations, named fuel/energy schemes. In this blog post, we analyze and describe the most common challenges, as well as potential solutions, focusing on the steps of the fuel management process where data plays a significant role.

09 Apr, 2024

International Women's Day: Tamara Gaspar

International Women's Day: An interview with Tamara Gaspar, Manager at ALG

At ALG, we recognize the importance of valuing and actively promoting the participation of women. We talked to one of our managers, Tamara Gaspar, who shared her perspective on the challenges and opportunities for women in consultancy.

04 Mar, 2024

A perspective of change in the Air Traffic Management (ATM) industry

¿How is air traffic management evolving to adapt to the changes in aviation, address sector challenges, and leverage the digital revolution? This was the central question we focused on as the backbone of our latest ALG TALK, in which we had a conversation with Ramon Tàrrech, Director of Strategy and Innovation for Air Traffic at Indra and non-executive partner at ALG.

27 Feb, 2024

Sustainability policies in the aviation sector

Which initiatives could help the aviation sector to approach sustainability?

Not all measures taken by European governments in recent years have effectively addressed the real environmental issues facing the aviation industry. When designing aviation policies, governments should consider ICAO's three pillars for sustainability and effective solutions: social, economic, and environmental.

05 Feb, 2024

The transportation and logistics challenges in Northern Brazil

Brazil's development has primarily unfolded along its extensive coastline, where the majority of the population, infrastructure, and overall advancements are concentrated. Due to this process and to the presence of Amazonian rainforest, the North region has suffered from late development, with a lack of necessary investments in infrastructure, especially those related to transportation.

30 Jan, 2024

The inmologistic agent as a new player in the air cargo environment

In 2019, Latin America accounted for approximately 2.8% of the global air cargo market (measured in Freight Ton Kilometers or FTKs). Nevertheless, it consolidated its position as one of the fastest-growing markets with promising future prospects. It recorded the third-highest growth rate at 5.3%, increasing from 4,700 KTKs in 2010 to 7,500 FTKs in 2019 (pre-pandemic period). This growth was surpassed only by the Middle East and Central Asia.

24 Jan, 2024

Shaping the future of training: shift on the approach of flight crew training programmes

EBT is designed to develop crew competencies to deal with unexpected events and operate safely. The adoption of EBT for recurrent training at European level is recent and has been driven by EASA through the definition of a recommended roadmap for its progressive implementation

16 Jan, 2024

The evolving landscape of connection fares: strategies, trends and global perspectives

The increasing interconnectivity of airports has led to the consolidation of hubs and prompted airports to assess their position within the global landscape of connection fares. As airports strive to enhance their networks, they face the crucial task of analysing the prevailing trends in connection fees and determining their competitive standing on the international stage.

04 Jan, 2024

ATFM delays in Europe in post-COVID era

As the air traffic demand is growing, the well-known issue of delays has started again to generate displeasure among passengers and thus gaining the attention of the media. In particular the ATFM delays caused by constraints on the en-route phase of flights are interesting to analyse, as they reveal the limits of Air Traffic Control (ATC) infrastructure on the ground.

27 Nov, 2023

Railway development in Africa: a positive impact on emission reduction

In the early 20th century, African railways initially arose to facilitate military and commercial operations within the mining and agriculture sectors. Unfortunately, over the ensuing decades, most African railways experienced a substantial decline attributed to inadequate infrastructure and rolling stock maintenance.

20 Nov, 2023

Exploring the revolutionary impacts of AI in maritime operations

Most recent advancements in technology have made possible the digitization and automation of processes and operations within the maritime sector, leading to the emergence of innovative solutions, enabling more efficient and accurate operations, increasing safety, saving money, and contributing to a more sustainable environment.

13 Nov, 2023

A300: 50th Anniversary of its maiden flight

Due to the good perspectives of the 1960s and 1970s, the Governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom signed an agreement in September 1967 whereby they agreed to develop an aircraft with around 300 seats in response to the emerging need of the time. This plane would be a wide-body aircraft with double aisle for medium-range routes: the A300.

07 Nov, 2023

Decarbonization: Alternative fuels in the maritime sector

Decarbonization: alternative fuels (LNG, biofuels, and hydrogen) in the maritime sector

In the pursuit of decarbonization, the maritime sector is increasingly turning to alternative fuels as a key strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. By transitioning away from traditional fossil fuels, the industry aims to promote sustainability and mitigate its environmental impact.

23 Oct, 2023

Fundamentals of Airport Commercial Revenues Development

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, global demand for air transport is expected to continue doubling every 15 years which in the coming decades. This demand growth is naturally associated with the increase of commercial revenues; however, the commercial revenue per passenger has remained almost constant over the last 10 years in most of the major airports.

11 Oct, 2023

Reform schemes for African railway and road networks

Over the past decades, the efficiency of railways across the African continent has been compromised by outdated infrastructure and limited maintenance. While there are exceptions, notably in the Republic of South Africa and Northern Africa, African railways significantly lag behind those in other regions.

02 Oct, 2023

Key factors for the success of the advanced air mobility

Driven by the growing society’s concern for the environment, advancements in green technology, changing urban landscapes, and a growing need for sustainable and efficient transportation options, Advanced Air Mobility has emerged as a disruptive concept in the industry.

28 Sep, 2023

ALG recognised as an approved Flight Procedure Designer (FPD) by AESA

ALG has just been recognised as an approved Flight Procedure Designer (FPD) by AESA (Spanish Authority) according to EASA regulation 2017/373.

19 Sep, 2023

Brazilian roadways concessions: an overview

Since the launch of the first transport network concession initiative more than three decades ago, Brazil has been working to improve its road infrastructure operation alternatives. Within a context of public resources scarcity for highway maintenance and recuperation, the Concession Program was created in 1988, with the subsequent Working Group creation for the implementation of the Federal Highway Concession Program (PROCROFE) in 1993.

14 Sep, 2023

Multi-Airports Systems – Keys to Success

A multi-airport system (MAS) is defined as a set of two or more significant airports that serve commercial traffic within a metropolitan region. As a result of air traffic growth and capacity limitations in existing major infrastructures, it is becoming increasingly common to find this multi–airport systems already in operation or in planning stages all around the world.

13 Sep, 2023

The six trends of the maritime sector in 2023

The ports and maritime sector has been changing rapidly in the last years and it is not easy to follow the trends in the market. What was valid in the past probably it is not valid anymore in 2023. Our team has analysed the news in some of the main maritime media and the strength of each trend.

18 Aug, 2023

Perspectives on the future of rail freight transport in Spain

Rail freight transport in Spain stagnated during the last two decades, despite market liberalization in the mid-2000s. In 2022, transport raised to 10.4 million ton-kilometers, 7% below 2007 levels, the first year of effective liberalization.

17 Aug, 2023

Rehabilitation of aging maritime infrastructure

Aging maritime infrastructures are those that are at the end of their design-useful life and, according to their own lifecycle, are about to reach a state of obsolescence unless a process of rehabilitation begins. Through a partial or total repair process, it is possible not only to extend its lifecycle but also to ensure safe conditions.

14 Aug, 2023

Safety benefits monetisation methodology

Have you ever thought at how to monetise benefits from safety innovations at airports?

The SESAR Performance Framework ensures that the SESAR programme develops the operational concepts and technical enablers needed to meet the performance ambitions described in the ATM Master Plan. It comprises KPAs, KPIs, and PIs to measure and track progress.

10 Aug, 2023

The Cargo Sous Terrain (CST) solution for the automated end-to-end delivery of goods

Cargo Sous Terrain (CST) is a private sector initiative to build a network of underground tunnels for the automated end-to-end delivery of goods in Switzerland. ALG had the opportunity to work in a challenging and amazing project assessing the future demand of this innovative underground transport logistics system.

07 Aug, 2023

How to regulate AI? Challenges and solutions in the aviation sector

How will advances in digital technology and Artificial Intelligence affect the aviation industry? Can we harness their potential to improve operational efficiency and safety in the sector? How can we facilitate this from a regulatory perspective?

31 Jul, 2023

Key considerations in a PPP Transition Process

Many of the PPPs that were implemented in the last 2-3 decades are now coming to the end of their terms, and tender processes are being floated everywhere around the globe by governmental authorities, in order to maintain this successful model for yet more decades to come.

28 Nov, 2022

A321LR and A321XLR: The new players for medium-long haul flights

The main aircraft manufacturers (Boeing and Airbus) are subject to the new course of action of the airline business, imposing the need to improve their aircraft models to compete within the different ranges and service segments.

25 Nov, 2022

Avianca and GOL join forces to compete in South America: how could their alliance shake up the market?

Earlier last May, the principal shareholders of the 2nd and 3rd largest South American players – Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL and Colombian full-service carrier Avianca Holdings – joined forces to create a single holding company: Abra Group.

25 Nov, 2022

Railways: Authorization Regime

The first investments in railroads in Brazil were made to serve the massive production of coffee for exportation between 1854-1905. The need of transport infrastructure to carry out the grains produced for the ports, in particular to Santos, major port in Southeast of São Paulo, started the expansion of the Brazilian rail network.

29 Jun, 2022

Analysis of the food trading industry in the ports of Europe

The European port landscape is a mature ecosystem, connected to hinterlands that are not expected to experience drastic changes in its connectivity infrastructure as well as the size of its population. As such, understanding the challenges of the system and its supply chains is critical to succeed in this market.

29 Jun, 2022

Outstanding year in M&A in the ports and maritime sector

The global M&A activity probably hit an all-time high in 2021 with deals worth more than $4T. The same trend was followed on the port sector with part of the companies transforming into vertical integrated conglomerates and with a high involvement of the investment funds on the new deals.

04 Apr, 2022

The role of ports and maritime transportation in the hydrogen future towards the energy transition

Internationally recognized organizations, researchers and governments point hydrogen as a key energy carrier towards the necessary energy transition. Countries with lower potential for renewable electricity will need to import hydrogen from countries with potential for competitive production of hydrogen.

04 Apr, 2022

Digital and Remote Towers: a new paradigm for aerodrome control service

The provision Air Traffic Services is a safety-critical business, whose basic capabilities and models are currently evolving thanks to digital technologies. Control towers are evolving into digital towers, augmenting air traffic control capabilities at an aerodrome through fully digital means, making airports safer, more flexible and efficient.

04 Apr, 2022

NLP: Beyond numeric data in aviation

Artificial Intelligence is a computer science field whose aim is to develop systems able to learn and reason as human beings. Its evolution has been made possible thanks to the improvement of the processing capabilities which have enabled to properly train and fine-tune the algorithms used to build the AI models and also to make those high-performing models available for the end users with fast reaction times.

04 Apr, 2022

Intercity buses - PPP process in KSA

The intercity bus services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been served by a single operator since 1979. The Transport General Authority is leading the liberalization of the market in KSA targeting to serve all the kingdom with the best class services.

04 Apr, 2022

The ambitious Brazilian ports concession program

The Federal Government of Brazil, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and the National Water Transport Agency awarded multiple terminal concession tenders during the past years. 2022’s tenders will even increase compared to the high number of processes during 2020 and 2021.

01 Feb, 2022

Hydrogen trains - Is it a sustainable option for freight transport?

It is known that transport is one of the major contributors to global climate change, responsible for one quarter of global energy related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and one sixth of total emissions, in conjunction with the fastest growing emissions sector.

20 Dec, 2021

Insights on post-pandemic mobility: the case of Spain

The understanding of future mobility is a subject of continuous questioning, as views adapt to new perspectives and outcomes driven by technological breakthroughs, new business models and regulations, as well as the pandemic trajectory.

20 Dec, 2021

Intercity buses - Could it be the most sustainable option for interurban demand in the future?

When considering a public transport for interurban demand, rail and air are top of mind while bus is usually the minority player. Although road travel is the most flexible mode due to infrastructure availability, choice of destinations and level of journey customization, affordability and convenience, its growth hasn’t kept up.

20 Dec, 2021

The New Space era and its synergies with aviation

The space industry is undergoing a profound transformation underpinned by new digital technologies and business models often referred to “New Space”. This New Space age is populated by new aerospace companies, launching space missions at a pace never seen before with the main objective of providing commercial services at global level.

20 Dec, 2021

Civil aviation authorities as key contributors to United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) are catalysts for developing the aviation sector by aligning all key players and setting the framework to ensure safe and sustainable operations. By doing this, CAAs are positioned at the forefront of the national efforts to achieve a more sustainable future and meet the demands of society which in turn will help to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

20 Dec, 2021

Flight efficiency optimization thanks to Advanced Flight procedures implementation

The fact that PBN (Performance Based Navigation) outperforms conventional navigation in all phases of flight is well known by the aviation industry. Among its many advantages, the more efficient use of airspace, the increase of the airspace capacity, and the reduction of the pilot’s and ATCO’s workload stand out above the rest.

20 Dec, 2021

Noise Regulation in Airports in the European Union and Differences with Local Regulations

Noise exposure in airport surroundings is an important issue whose impact is felt by local populations on a daily basis so political entities, aviation authorities and airport operators are continuously trying to fight against noise pollution. Regulation is a key part in this fight.

31 Aug, 2021

Economic Regulation

Airports around the world are currently suffering the consequences of huge reductions in traffic and revenues due to the effects of the Covid pandemic. This has stress-tested some of the potential problems in the models for economic regulation and the management of concession contracts.

31 Aug, 2021

Performance orientation in Air Traffic Management is a support to recovery of aviation sector after Covid-19 crisis

The operational solutions for ATM have considerably evolved in the last decade thanks to the technological progress in digital systems, while the business model for service provision is still mainly organised vertically, with national Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) covering the majority of air traffic control market worldwide.

31 Aug, 2021

Port Master Planning: key aspects for a resilient port

A Port Master Planning establishes strategic policies and guidelines over the medium to long term to direct the future development of a port. It aims to describe how a port must grow and adapt in accordance with the evolution of future traffic growth, any predicted expansion, changes in the way it operates, use of new technologies and other factors.

31 Aug, 2021

Road Safety

Safety is a major contributor on social impact in road infrastructure. In fact, it holds a significant share of the potential benefits included in the Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) of road projects and therefore, it plays a key role on the decision making process in infrastructure investment and social feasibility thereof.

31 Aug, 2021

Reduction of the aircraft noise due to the fleet evolution

Although the most popular topic when talking about the relationship between aviation and environment is the greenhouse gas emissions, it is not the only relevant one. Noise exposure in airport surroundings is, at a local level, a very real issue that political entities, aviation authorities and airport operators have to deal with.

28 Apr, 2021

SBAS, the opportunity for Africa to leverage satellites for the development of its strategic economic sectors

The Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) consists of a small set of geosynchronous satellites that broadcast positioning corrections calculated using a network of geographically distributed reference stations.

28 Apr, 2021

UTM, the key enabler of the drone economy

The use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, commonly referred to as drones) is rapidly spreading worldwide. Their cross-sectoral applications lead the transition of legacy industries towards a sustainable economy, contributing to the decarbonisation, automation, and digitalisation of their operations.

28 Apr, 2021

New Customer Experience model - Impact of new consumer habits in traditional FMCG industry approach in Brazil

The online shopping of first necessity goods of medicines, processed food, fresh foods, beverage, and even fashion goods as clothes and shoes, are in considerable rise, and the retail industry is leading the changes in the customer needs fulfilment.

28 Apr, 2021

Green Ports: Embracing sustainable practices to future-proof our ports

Ports are essential to global trade as around 90% of all trade is currently seaborne. However, their virtually non-stop industrial activity across the globe means they are responsible for a fair share of the world’s air and water pollution.

28 Apr, 2021

The yacht registration market: Main drivers for the choice of the flag state

The choice of a flag state is an important issue for yacht owners since it has a direct impact on the acquisition cost of the yacht, the obligations of the owner or even the value of the yacht. What does imply to register a yacht under a flag and how does this depend on the size of the vessel? What are the main decision factors for the choice of a flag? What are the most popular flags and why?

28 Apr, 2021

Container boxes: Old and new recipes to improve the competitiveness of the container trades

The implementation of the containers in the shipping sector was one of the major revolutions in the history of transportation, reducing the cost and increasing the speed of international trade and supporting the development of globalization.

19 Nov, 2020

Impact of concession costs in the transshipment container market: a case study of the West Med

The Mediterranean is one of the most strategic shipping areas, thanks to its location within East-West trade corridor, which connect the three main trade areas in the world. The total container traffic in this corridor during the last twenty years has experienced a steady and significant growth following the increase of seaborne global trade.

19 Nov, 2020

Can Air Transport recover whilst maintaining COVID-19 Travel Controls?

The air transport sector is facing a major crisis as air travel demand has been heavily impacted by a number of factors which affect passenger confidence, combined with government restrictions which directly affect air travel.

19 Nov, 2020

Fresh views on the Air Cargo market

In light of 2019’s year closure data for global air freight markets, it is evident that it has been one of the worst years for the sub-sector since the 2009. This unbalance between offering and demand has certainly been sharpened by the weak growth of global trade during the year and trade tensions between key players, among several other factors.

19 Nov, 2020

Air vs. Rail: can rivals become partners?

Air and rail are two important transport modes that historically had limited interaction, with perhaps the exception of airport express trains. Nevertheless, technological developments such as the high-speed railway services and the increasing importance of environmental preservation in the national agendas have prompted railways to become serious competitors to air transport.

19 Nov, 2020

Road maintenance strategy

Roads require maintenance works during all their life cycle, depending mainly on traffic intensity (focusing on heavy vehicles), time and environment. There are three basic types of maintenance strategies: preventive, corrective and replacement.

19 Nov, 2020

Impact of Coronavirus on the Middle East mega projects and post Covid-19 challenges

Ten months after its emergence, COVID-19 is still having a profound impact on the global economy. Governments around the world have opted for several policies to contain the transmission of the virus, leading to a drop in demand for products and services, halt in production, and inevitably a sharp decline in public and private expenditures.

19 Nov, 2020

Trends and technology to ensure seamless and secure bonded transportation

Bonded corridors are logistics solutions developed to connect physically-distant areas which enjoy a differentiated customs regime from the rest of the country (eg. Bonded areas), while avoiding to go through a customs clearance process.

19 Nov, 2020

Impacto y algunas posibles medidas que puede tomar el sector portuario de México

La rápida propagación del Covid-19 está teniendo un impacto profundo en la economía global. Gobiernos de todo el mundo han optado por políticas de confinamiento en su lucha por contener la transmisión del virus, lo que ha supuesto la caída en la demanda de productos y servicios, paradas en la producción e, inevitablemente, distorsiones en las cadenas logísticas y en el sector marítimo – portuario.

10 Jul, 2020

Are we going to fly smaller? – Covid-19 crisis may accelerate the boost of narrowbody in long-haul flights

Long-haul flights have been historically associated with widebody aircraft. Old narrowbody aircraft generations were not competitive enough regarding costs neither had enough range. However, new generations could be a game-changer in the industry as the updates in technology have increased their efficiency and range.

10 Jul, 2020

How to ensure successful PPPs in the port sector

Public-private partnerships are long-term contracts between a private parties and government entities for providing a public asset or service in which the private party bears significant risk and management responsibility. They represent an alternative method for financing the development or upgrading of infrastructure.

02 Jul, 2020

Mediterranean Shipyards market: Factors that drive the selection of a shipyard

The global commercial maritime fleet, which currently amounts to 96,000 vessels, has shown a steady growth in the last decade. In addition, the average vessel size has also increased steadily in the same period, driven by the shipping companies operation of larger vessels, taking advantage of economies of scale.

02 Jul, 2020

Air transport in post-armed conflict environments. Exponential growth or stagnation?

Air transport is a sensitive sector easily affected by socioeconomic and political factors. While traffic can plummet during periods of social turmoil and armed conflicts, it can also recover with relative ease during stability periods following those events.

02 Jul, 2020

Performance Monitoring: the first step towards improving efficiency in airport operations in LatAm

In the last 20 years, according to official aeronautical agencies in Latin America, passenger traffic and aircraft operations has doubled. But this growth comes with a downgrading in the service level due to serious affectation in the overall performance of airport operations, mainly due to the increase in both airside and landside congestion.

02 Jul, 2020

Road freight reform in emerging markets

In many emerging markets, the performance of the road freight industry is too weak to unleash its full potential in contributing to social and economic development.

02 Jul, 2020

Is it time for the on-demand mobility services?

The on-demand strategy mobility services aims to provide a better transport service in areas with low demand, and so with a reduced offer, while guaranteeing greater efficiency in the use of resources.

02 Jul, 2020

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) – A key to future competition in businesses that are heavily dependent on supply chains

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is the business planning process that unfolds the principles of S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) throughout the extended Supply Chain, Product Portfolio, Customer Demand and Strategic Planning.

02 Jul, 2020

Covid-19 aviation briefing. African Aviation Industry

The COVID-19 outbreak is having a major impact on national and international aviation, and air traffic is expected to further decline in the coming weeks. No region of the globe will escape the depression.

29 Apr, 2020

Impact of coronavirus on the global supply chains

It has been a short period of time since the COVID-19 entered our lives, but the virus has completely modified our routines. Nothing is as it used to be also in the supply chains and the future to come is uncertain.

23 Apr, 2020

Dubai’s Ports. A strong model facing new paradigms

The Dubai port was first built in the mid-19th century in the Dubai Creek area. It served a settlement of 800 members of the Bani Yas tribe led by the Al Maktoum family, whose subsequent generations have kept on developing the port and city, turning it to an international trade hub.

09 Apr, 2020

Cabotage: about to take off in LatAm?

Cabotage, defined as the transportation service between two ports in the same national territory, has always been protected by restrictive policies in Latin America.

09 Apr, 2020

Outlook of the impact of COVID-19 on the Middle East air transport sector

The rapid spreading of the novel coronavirus has had a tremendous impact on the air transport sector worldwide, with airlines rapidly reacting in an effort to contain the spread, cutting down frequencies and cancelling flights.

09 Apr, 2020

What is Urban Mobility learning from COVID-19?

Cities account for more than 55 percent of the world’s population, as part of a rapidly growing trend that forces us to face challenges in every aspect of urban society: real estate and rental prices are increasing, urban mobility is increasingly challenging, pollution is becoming an important issue, and many others.

09 Apr, 2020

Is your cross-border infrastructure project ready for financing?

ALG has developed a new project assessment tool called Quick Check Methodology (QCM), which will help the most ambitious infrastructure development initiative in Africa —the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA)— assess highly-complex transboundary project maturity levels, identify gaps and assure the quality of project proposals required to obtain much-needed financing.

09 Apr, 2020

Free Zones and Special Economic Zones. Understanding the business model and the main impacts

Free Zones (FZs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are two kinds of ILPs: "geographically demarcated areas, developed and subdivided into plots according to a comprehensive plan with provision for roads, transport and public utilities, with or without built-up (advance) factories”.

09 Apr, 2020

Caribbean cruise market: Opportunities in a growing industry

The worldwide cruise market has been growing at large pace during the last decade and such trend is expected to continue in the mid and long term. This future trend is leveraged on a new outstanding additional offer, including larger vessels with innovative services, the development of new cruise destinations and the retrofitting of cruise terminals to guarantee a differential value proposition.

07 Nov, 2019

Strengthening airports’ integration in the network through target times concept

EUROCONTROL (ECTRL) has been mandated by the European Commission as the Network Manager (NM) since July 2011 to continuously improve operations and mitigate capacity issues at pan-European level. This appointment has been recently extended until the end of the Performance Scheme’s third Reference Period (31/12/2029) by Reg. (EU) No 2019/123, based on the positive assessment of ECTRL performance during the previous RP2.

07 Nov, 2019

ALG leads TMA redesign of Buenos Aires

In contract with EANA, the national Air Navigation Service Provider, the project aims to perform a full redesign of one of the most complex and busiest airspace structures in South America: the BAIRES Terminal Area (TMA).

07 Nov, 2019

SATCOM, a promising business driving the future aviation connectivity

Satellite-based communications (SATCOM) systems enabling Data Link Services (DLS) are a key element representing a safe, resilient, and secure solution to the modernisation of Air Traffic Management (ATM).

07 Nov, 2019

How are we going to fund these wonderful Spanish highways?

In a few years many Spanish highway concessions will expire. In fact, some concessions already expired in 2018 and earlier in 2019, and there is a pressing need to rethink the infrastructure development model.

07 Nov, 2019

Boosting of non-aeronautical revenue generation in Africa: major challenges and opportunities

From a global perspective, Africa does not face the same challenges as the rest of world in terms of infrastructure development and financing.

06 Jun, 2019

A-CDM, the new tool for improving the overall efficiency of airport operations in Latin America & the Caribbean

The A-CDM solution is a reality in Europe and a trend in LAC with airports such as GRU, MEX, BOG and LIM in the initials stages.

06 Jun, 2019

Digitalisation in ATM

Digital technologies are fundamental enablers to support an increasing set of ATM operational processes and supporting systems. This digitalisation process is expected to unlock the performance expectations envisaged in the SESAR Concept of Operations (CONOPS), thus creating the Digital European Sky.

06 Jun, 2019

Future trends on container handling systems

Historically, maritime transport has had a paramount importance on trade where ports have been the central transfer point between water and land transport modes. Nowadays, more than 80% of world trade is based on waterborne transport and this figure is expected to continue or even grow.

06 Jun, 2019

The future of ports: how to stay competitive

Ports need to constantly anticipate challenges by adapting their infrastructure and equipment to the new generation of vessels and also by accommodating the latest technologies. As a matter of fact, over the past decades and especially during the last years, ports have evolved towards greater efficiency, lowering cargo handling costs.

06 Jun, 2019

Is digitalisation truly useful for urban mobility?

Big cities are undergoing major changes in the way citizens behave, and mobility is a good example. Nowadays, transport-sharing companies are flooding cities with cars, motorcycles, bicycles and even scooters. However, the private car seems to remain untouchable.

06 Jun, 2019

Boosting African airlines sustainability

African carriers operate in a challenging market with a highly constrained demand. Air transport is currently unaffordable for the African population, as there is a massive gap between the average income of the population and the average intra-African flight ticket price, which is higher than other regions, such as Europe or Latin America.

07 Feb, 2019

ALG selected Data Analytics Provider by EASA for the Data4Safety Programme

ALG and Minsait by Indra have been declared the winning bidder of the tendering process held by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), aimed at appointing the Data Analytics Provider (DAP) for the Proof of Concept phase of the Data4Safety Programme.

07 Feb, 2019

Key steps towards the improvement of the State safety oversight (SSO) system

“Safety is a top priority in aviation”. It is probably the most repeated phrase in civil aviation standards and international air transport conferences.

07 Feb, 2019

ALG drives Athens International Airport’s proposal for CEF funding towards success

For the first time, Athens International Airport was awarded with European funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Programme managed by INEA (Innovation and Networks Executive Agency).

07 Feb, 2019

ALG is leading the implementation of EGNOS-based navigation in maritime and inland waterways

The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) is the first pan-European navigation system that augments global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and enable safety critical applications. EGNOS is widely recognised as a key enabler and a game changer for multiple sector applications.

07 Feb, 2019

The new Dakar BRT

The new BRT system project in Dakar was officially launched by the Minister of Infrastructure, Land Transport and Development of Senegal on 18 September 2018.

07 Feb, 2019

Artificial Intelligence: from hype to reality

Airlines are fast movers and are investing to effectively extract value from their data to get a competitive advantage over competitors, but the world of Air Traffic Management (ATM) has not lagged behind.

02 Jul, 2018

ALG supports EASA in the implementation of a CNS training course within the EU-China APP programme

ALG continues to support the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in the implementation of its international cooperation activities, as part of the framework of the awarded Consortium (comprised of ALG, NTU, IATA Consulting, Bureau Veritas and Sofreco).

02 Jul, 2018

The Channel Tunnel. Success or failure?

The Channel Tunnel is 50.5 km-long railway tunnel under the English Channel, linking Folkestone in Kent (UK) with Coquelles in Pas de Calais (France), operated by Eurotunnel under a concession from the British and French Governments that runs until 2086.

02 Jul, 2018

Rail Infrastructure in Africa

Railway transport is a mature industry in the developed world which is experiencing a remarkable comeback after a period of decline. The rediscovered allure of railways is underpinned by its capacity to move huge volumes of freight or passengers in an energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly way.

02 Jul, 2018

ROI on footprint and warehouse design for inventory optimization along the Supply Chain

Inventory management is the system of keeping tabs on the goods available and sold, so that one is never out of materials required. Inventory management is a complex and time consuming process and the attention paid to it varies among industries, it is usually the top priority for retail decision makers, and it translates into the service commitment of any company.

02 Jul, 2018

Replenishment policies and data analytics as a source of competitive edge in inventory management

As it was shown in a previous release, inventory management has become a complex and time consuming process. Hence, the attention paid to it varies among industries, but the ones who decide to take a closer look had been able to transform it in a source of competitive edge for their companies.

02 Jul, 2018

Civil drones, the new inhabitants of our skies: what are the main challenges and opportunities for the European aviation players?

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), more popularly known as drones, are increasingly flying in our skies due to the rapid development of enabling technologies and the increasing number of services they can deliver. Leisure drones alone are estimated to be around 1.5M units in Europe with a yearly growth rate close to 100% as observed in the past few years. This means that by 2020 more than 5M leisure drones are expected if the trend continues.

27 Nov, 2017

European defragmentation through a single, harmonised and interoperable surveillance framework

Europe benefits from a high-diversified pool of countries with different cultures, necessities and strengths, which overall constitutes a solid environment for development and research. These factors lead Europe to a unique position from an Air Traffic Management/Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (ATM/CNS), with a highly developed and busy air transport sector but also a fragmented system.

27 Nov, 2017

Smart Ports in Europe, where are we going?

The EU is highly dependent on ports for global trade but also within its internal market. Approximately 74% of goods imported and exported and 37% of exchanges within the EU transit take place through ports.

27 Nov, 2017

Success factors in BRT systems

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a high capacity, low cost public transit solution that can significantly improve urban mobility. This system uses specialized buses on dedicated lanes to transport passengers quickly and efficiently, while offering the flexibility to meet transit demand.

27 Nov, 2017

Middle East logistics overview Challenges vs. Opportunities

ALG has been very active in the Middle East and its commitment in the region led it to establish its own office in Dubai which is now on its 9th year. This presence has strengthened its ties with major clients in the region and has also allowed it to develop its capabilities with a deep understanding of local needs.

27 Nov, 2017

The long-haul European flight through its Single Sky: accomplishments and turbulences

Twenty years after the effective liberalization of air transport in the European Union through the introduction of cabotage rights in 1997, Airlines have fully experienced the disrupting power of competition in the single market and passengers have benefitted from a choice of routes, operators and fares never seen before.

18 Jul, 2017

Managing innovation in European defence - A key enabler to success

Since its inception, the EU’s mission has focused on guaranteeing the free movement of people, goods, services and capital among member states, as well as fostering common policies and funding agriculture, development and trade among others.

18 Jul, 2017

Safety Intelligence Initiative - One Step Forward into Advanced IT Safety Management Solutions

Safety Intelligence – this is a real trend, involving several international initiatives, which will cause an evolution from the traditional safety approach to the next generation of methods: safety information sharing and analysis with the involvement of all aviation stakeholders.

18 Jul, 2017

Container market trends: What is going on in the Strait of Gibraltar?

This article aims to cover the current and near-future container market in the Strait of Gibraltar. It highlights the region’s relevance in international trade and the occupancy of its major container terminals.

18 Jul, 2017

Emerging attractiveness of the marina sector for investors

In this article, we highlight the key facts that are increasingly encouraging investors to enter the marina sector. In addition, the article describes the main strategic aspects driving the success of marina’s business worldwide.

18 Jul, 2017

Designing Efficiency for Warehouses: Key Considerations, Challenges, and Methodology

Up until 90’s, warehouses had served as a mean of storage to protect products and stock goods for future use. However, the recent globalisation and internet evolution era has been pressuring companies to further evolve their customer response times while improving on their cost-to-serve in order to stay competitive.

18 Jul, 2017

Why the last frontier of aviation is becoming its new doorway

What makes satellite technologies especially well-suited for transportation applications is their unique ability to provide service with little or no need for on-site ground infrastructure. This makes them especially appealing thanks to the lower cost involved in deploying them compared to equivalent terrestrial technologies.

27 Apr, 2017

Reforming Civil Aviation Authorities: the why and how of effective de-linking

Regulatory reforms of the air transportation industry are challenging governments in their goal of effectively and efficiently providing air services within their territories. Prior to reforms of the airline industry, established practice concentrated in one body – the Civil Aviation Authority – the regulatory and services provision roles, supported by a structure of compensations that differed from country to country.

27 Apr, 2017

Designing the business of an Inland Container Terminal (ICT)

Inland Container Terminals (ICTs) or Inland Container Depots (IDCs) are facilities offering services for handling and temporary storage of import/export laden and empty containers carried in some cases under customs control. Increasingly adopted by several ports worldwide since they help to decongest ports and increase the efficiency of the logistics chains.

27 Apr, 2017

Rail as the economic development axis of Africa's new economy

The Standard Gauge Railway project (SGR) is one of the most important infrastructure development projects in Africa. The SGR will provide a key structure for transport in East Africa, by connecting the Indian Ocean with the interior of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

27 Apr, 2017

Improving logistics performance through collaborative web platforms

In such markets, value creation through transport and logistics is undermined by a variety of deep-rooted obstacles, where some of the most common barriers (in African and some Latin American countries, for example) are steep trade imbalances, an abundance of very small transport companies, a lack of solid outsourcing culture and poor offering of value-added logistics services.

27 Apr, 2017

Effective B2B approach to infrastructure public-private partnerships (PPPs)

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) are a form of collaboration between public and private entities where the private party takes over the provision of services or development of projects. PPPs can create value for all parties involved providing a fair compensation of each party based on the effort, responsibility and risk undertaken.

27 Apr, 2017

Shaping the development of an Industrial and Logistics Park

Industrial Parks are considered by governments as one of the most effective instruments to achieve higher standards of industrialization and economic development. Sometimes these areas operate under different administrative, regulatory and fiscal regimes than the rest of the country.

27 Apr, 2017

Big Data, how to bring value from data in the aviation industry

In recent years, the Big Data and Data Science boom has begun to reach the air transportation industry and we are now encountering the presence of these methodologies in different research projects and programmes, aiming to bring the same benefits to the aviation field that they have provided to other industries.

23 Jan, 2017

Analysing the potential of shared ATM Data Processing

Flight data processing is a complex, safety and time-critical function, right at the heart of ATM service provision. It is the main engine converting raw input from flight plans, real-time surveillance hits and live weather, into an integrated picture that controllers can fully rely on for total awareness.

23 Jan, 2017

Enhancing Oil & Gas personnel transportation. Challenges and opportunities in a fast-evolving environment

Oil and Gas (O&G) personnel transportation to on & offshore facilities serves as the vascular system for the beating heart of the Middle East economy. As such, onshore and offshore transport networks were designed to support a robust and continuous transfer of labour force to remote locations.

23 Jan, 2017

Port quality management, the ultimate expression of client-focused maritime business

There are still many ports, in many diverse locations, where incoming goods are subject to highly uncertain handling schedules by the different stakeholders involved in operations, making it difficult to foresee when such goods will be ultimately delivered.

23 Jan, 2017

Reducing uncertainty in investment opportunities in road infrastructure

After a difficult period during the economic crisis, investment funds are increasingly identifying attractive highway projects in a growing secondary market. In order to provide sound and robust traffic projections with a clear understanding of the potential risks associated, the elasticity of traffic to GDP is the key driver to analyze.

23 Jan, 2017

Investing in gas stations. Assessing the key drivers of the fuel retail business performance

Despite the buzz about the impending arrival to the mobility industry of disruptive technologies and business models, motorization rates continue to increase globally driven by the economic growth and increasing purchasing power registered in emerging areas of the world, such as Latam, Africa or Asia.

23 Jan, 2017

Making development corridors work in West Africa: the Abidjan-Lagos corridor trade challenge

West Africa and the Abidjan-Lagos corridor – between Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria, passing through Ghana, Benin and Togo – have been growing steadily for the past decades. The region has abundant and diverse resources including both agricultural and mineral resources that represent great opportunities for trade.

23 Jan, 2017

ALG, part of the contract-winning consortium for EASA’s latest framework programme

The consortium formed by ALG, IATA CONSULTING (International), NTU (Denmark), BUREAU VERITAS (France) and SOFRECO (France), has been declared the winning bidder of the first lot of the international tendering process held by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), aimed at providing support services to international cooperation activities.

04 Oct, 2016

Remote towers: Finding the balance between benefits and costs

The remote tower concept continues to generate considerable enthusiasm in the sector, as was seen at the World ATM Congress that took place in Madrid earlier this year, where solutions offered by several manufacturers were on display.

04 Oct, 2016

CAF awards ALG a project to analyse priority investments in the Latin American port and airport sectors

ALG has been designated by CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America, to prepare a study of the "Investment portfolio up to 2040 in the port and airport sector for Latin America and the Caribbean".

04 Oct, 2016

The African revolution: Snapshot of the situation & opportunities in Africa

African ports with its 28 Mn TEUs represent less than 5% of the world’s throughputs (vs 14% of the population), however the continent ports have been booming during last years increasing throughputs at a compound rate of 7%.

04 Oct, 2016

Parking Sector: trends, uncertainties and a future vision

The Parking sector in Spain is proving very dynamic in terms of takeover operations and concession tendering, due to the prospects of high revenues and profitability in the coming years. After a difficult period during the economic crisis, the sector has started a sustained recovery with increases in occupancy rates and revenues per parking place.

04 Oct, 2016

Designing new generation Vehicle Distribution Centres

Growing motorisation rates worldwide are challenging traditional vehicles supply chains. Although larger logistic capacity is required, operational efficiency and cost optimization are a must to survive in this highly competitive environment.

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