On June 1st, the business daily El Economista published an article by Aida M. Pereda that focuses on the Port of Bilbao’s digital transformation in terms of security. The report describes how the port has transitioned from a manual control model to an automatic, real-time decision-making system for managing dangerous goods. The technology making this leap possible is from Allread.
From phone calls to artificial intelligence
The article recounts how, until recently, the entry of a truck or train carrying dangerous goods required a Port Police officer to manually verify if the cargo was authorized. It was a slow process with a margin for error and entirely dependent on human intervention.
Today, that protocol has been replaced by a system that “sees, understands, and decides” automatically. Smart cameras read container codes, signs, and labels; the system connects in real time with the port’s ERP; and in a matter of seconds, it determines whether the merchandise can enter the facilities or not. If it is not authorized, access is automatically blocked.
Allread technology at the heart of the system
Behind this capability for automatic reading and interpretation lies Allread’s computer vision technology. Our recognition engine makes it possible to identify container codes, panels, and dangerous goods pictograms with high precision, even in complex lighting or angle conditions. It integrates directly with the port’s operating systems to turn every reading into an immediate action.
Furthermore, the solution extends to fieldwork: Port Police officers can capture an image with their mobile device and instantly obtain the necessary information, bringing the system’s intelligence directly to the ground.
A preventive model with real economic impact
As the article highlights, the benefits go beyond security. Eliminating wait times, reducing errors, and streamlining access translates directly into cost and productivity improvements for all actors in the port ecosystem: carriers, railway operators, clients, and the port itself.
The Port of Bilbao thus positions itself as a benchmark in the integration of artificial intelligence into critical operational processes, offering complete and auditable records, alongside the ability to act before any incident occurs.
A recognition that makes us proud
At Allread, we are proud that a project we actively participate in is recognized by a leading publication like El Economista. These types of cases demonstrate that real innovation lies not just in the technology itself, but in how it is integrated to transform critical day-to-day processes.
You can read the full article in El Economista.