The Port of Barcelona served as the stage on March 11, 2026, for the official presentation of one of the projects where Delonia has applied its expertise in artificial intelligence and real-time data processing: Smart Mobility Analytics (SMA).
Under the Puertos 4.0 framework of Puertos del Estado, Delonia has successfully completed this project, which not only solves critical logistical challenges but also reaches the TRL9 technological maturity level, being ready for large-scale deployment.
1. Validation and future
The event featured the participation of key figures from the national port ecosystem, including representatives from the Port Authority of Barcelona, the Port Authority of Algeciras Bay, and Puertos del Estado.
During the session, attendees were able to see real-time demonstrations of the application deployed in Barcelona and virtual simulations of real-life scenarios at the Port of Algeciras, which validated the system’s stability and precision.
2. How to manage mobility in critical nodes
Port mobility is a massive-scale challenge. In Barcelona, the largest cruise terminal complex in the Mediterranean, managing passenger flows toward taxis and buses suffered from supply and demand imbalances. 1,000 km to the south, in Algeciras, the Crossing the Strait Operation generates critical vehicle concentrations that require precise monitoring to prevent gridlock.
How to solve it? Through AI, our SMA solution uses image analysis and neural networks to transform video from existing cameras into actionable data.
3. Architecture and Technology
What sets SMA apart is its modular, flexible, and scalable architecture. It is not just about seeing, but about understanding and predicting.
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence (Edge & Cloud): real-time object detection and tracking models have been implemented, optimized for operation on both high-performance servers and local devices through Edge Computing technologies.
- Massive Data Processing: the platform utilizes technologies such as NVIDIA DeepStream, Kafka, Apache Flink, and Apache Druid, which enable continuous data processing, on-the-fly metric calculation, and efficient storage and access to historical data for forecasting models.
- Interoperability: in Barcelona, we integrated with port systems such as the Genetec video surveillance system and cameras, the SOSTRAT database, and CRUISEBUS, managing the entire data analysis process—from disembarkation to the design of final transport requirements.
4. SMA: A strategic ally for ports
The project has demonstrated that it is possible to optimize critical infrastructures with minimal hardware investment (SaaS – OPEX model), providing:
- Forward Planning: use of datalakes to predict needs based on the type of cruise ship or weather conditions.
- Scalability: create virtual cameras to monitor more areas without the need for cable installation.
Following the success in Barcelona and Algeciras, the reception from IT and Operations executives has been exceptional. The solution has not only been validated, but the next steps for its permanent installation in specific terminals are already being explored.
At Delonia, this success reaffirms our commitment: solving real business problems by applying advanced technology.
