Keywords: Maritime transport


Rising Ferry Prices Between Spain and Morocco Raise Concerns

As the summer season approaches, the cost of maritime crossings between Spain and Morocco has reached unprecedented levels, raising concerns among Moroccans residing abroad (MRE). The fares on the main routes across the Strait of Gibraltar, particularly between Algeciras and Tanger Med, have seen a significant......

Tangier hosts first national maritime talks under Atlantic ambition

Tangier hosted the opening of the first national maritime conference on Thursday, bringing together senior officials, international representatives and sector stakeholders to define a new direction for Morocco’s maritime policy. The event took place under the supervision of the ministry of transport......

CMA CGM strengthens strategic partnership with Kenya to boost maritime and logistics infrastructure

French shipping giant CMA CGM has signed a strategic partnership with the government of Kenya, marking a new step in its expansion across the African continent. The agreement was announced in Nairobi during the “Africa Forward” summit, in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron......

Morocco and Spain hold joint meeting in Tangier to prepare for Operation Marhaba 2026

Moroccan and Spanish officials held a joint meeting in Tangier on Wednesday to coordinate preparations for Operation Marhaba 2026, the annual large-scale transit operation that facilitates the return of Moroccan citizens living abroad. The meeting was co-chaired by Khalid Zerouali, Wali and Director......

Almeria port strengthens maritime links with Morocco for marhaba 2026 operation

The port of Almería has announced a strengthening of its maritime connections with Morocco ahead of the upcoming Marhaba 2026 operation, the annual summer transit campaign for Moroccans living abroad. Authorities confirmed that services on the Almería–Nador ferry route will be reinforced......

Gnv strengthens its commitment in Morocco with two new lng-powered vessels

Italian ferry operator GNV has announced the deployment of two next-generation vessels as part of its ongoing expansion in Morocco. The ships, GNV Aurora and GNV Virgo, are scheduled to enter service on June 1 and July 1 respectively, operating along the strategic Genoa–Barcelona–Tanger Med......

Shipping traffic partially halted at Antwerp port after oil spill

Maritime traffic near the Port of Antwerp has been partially suspended following an oil spill that spread from a dock into the nearby Scheldt River. Port authorities confirmed that the incident occurred during a refueling operation, when fuel leaked into the water. Emergency measures were quickly implemented......

Panama Canal to maintain uninterrupted ship transit during 2026 maintenance program

The Panama Canal Authority has confirmed that vessel traffic will continue without interruptions during its scheduled maintenance program in 2026, which will run from March through September. The announcement comes as the canal prepares to conduct necessary upkeep on its infrastructure while minimizing......

Maritime crossings suspended between Algeciras, Tarifa and Tangier

Maritime connections between southern Spain and northern Morocco were suspended on Saturday due to adverse weather conditions affecting the Strait of Gibraltar, disrupting both passenger and freight traffic. Port authorities in Algeciras announced the cancellation of all scheduled sailings for the day,......