El Estrecho Digital launches a new mobile app that lets readers access all the latest maritime, port and logistics news from anywhere, at any time. Available from today on the Apple App Store and Google Play, the new app offers a completely revamped reading experience, incorporates EED Data’s industry indicators and lets users consult the sector’s news, data and major events from a single platform.
The app has been developed from scratch, with a design created specifically for mobile phones and tablets, simpler navigation and new tools that let readers tailor their news experience to their preferences. It is completely free, requires no registration and is available in Spanish, English and French, both in its content and its interface.
The latest news remains at the heart of the app. The home page brings together the day’s top stories, breaking news, the most-read content and access to the newspaper’s various sections. Freight Transport, Passenger Transport, Stevedoring, Services, Institutions, Companies, Sustainability, Fishing and Leisure make up the range of topics in an app that also includes a search tool for finding news, ports, companies and previously published content.
One of the main new features is the integration of EED Data, the data and indicators hub developed by El Estrecho Digital to make it easier to track maritime, port and logistics activity. The new app lets users directly consult statistical information, economic indicators, trade and logistics data, and information on markets related to the sector.
The main indicators appear right on the home page, while a dedicated EED Data section brings together data organized by category, accompanied by changes and charts. This allows readers to move from a news story about trends in port traffic to the sector’s figures without leaving the app.
The reading experience has also changed. News stories are presented in an environment designed to make them easier to read, with a typeface adapted for mobile devices and the option to increase or decrease text size. Articles can include videos, audio, documents and links to related stories, while the “My List” feature lets readers save articles they want to revisit later.
The information will also be available when there is no internet connection. The app saves the latest downloaded edition and lets users access saved stories offline, a particularly useful feature for people travelling, working at port facilities or in areas with limited coverage.
Another new feature is the ability to customize notifications. Users can enable breaking news alerts and select the sections they want to receive updates about, so each reader can decide which content they want to know about as soon as it is published. All alerts are optional and can be configured at any time.
The app also includes a dark mode for easier nighttime reading, an option to automatically match its appearance to the device’s settings, and an option to download images only over Wi-Fi.
The maritime, port and logistics events calendar also has its own dedicated space. International trade fairs, conferences, business meetings, technical sessions and other industry events are listed by date, with information about when they take place and links to each event’s official website. Readers can also add events directly to their phone’s calendar.
Alongside news and the events calendar, the new app lets users access other El Estrecho Digital digital services, such as Radar Marítimo, PortStats and the various tools available in EED Data. It also provides access to the newsletter subscription, which brings together the sector’s top stories every morning.
Privacy is built into the way the new app works. There is no need to provide personal information or create an account to read the news or use its tools. The app does not track users’ activity on other websites or apps, does not show personalized ads and collects anonymous statistics only when the reader expressly authorizes it.
With its new app, El Estrecho Digital brings together on mobile the various information tools it offers through its website, adding new ways to browse, personalize and access content for industry professionals and anyone interested in maritime, port and logistics activity.
The new El Estrecho Digital app is now available to download for free:
