The Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines recently announced a successful visit by a high-level business delegation led by the Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA), responsible for managing the Port of Algeciras. The mission, conducted from Nov. 13 to 14, aimed to enhance cooperation between Spain and the Philippines in the maritime services sector and boost trade relations. The Port of Algeciras, holding the impressive title of Europe's fourth-largest port, handled a remarkable 104.8 million tons of traffic in 2023. Situated at the vital Strait of Gibraltar, one of the world's busiest maritime channels, the port is renowned for its wide range of services such as bunkering, ship repairs, crew changes, and its cutting-edge sustainability initiatives. Leveraging its prime geographical location and favorable climate conditions, the Port of Algeciras has emerged as a significant player in Europe's shift towards green energy. The port has set forth plans to venture into the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia, aligning itself with the continent's green energy transition objectives.