Keywords: NADOR WEST MED


Morocco halts $1 billion Mediterranean LNG import project

His Majesty King Mohammed VI presided over a recent meeting where the palace confirmed the Nador West Med port remains on track for service in the fourth quarter of 2026. Morocco has indefinitely frozen its ambitious plan to build a liquefied natural gas import hub at the Nador West Med port on its Mediterranean......

HM King Mohammed VI chairs working session on Nador West Med strategic project

HM King Mohammed VI presided over a working session on Wednesday at the Royal Palace in Casablanca dedicated to the Nador West Med strategic project, a major new port and industrial complex set to launch operations in the fourth quarter of this year. The initiative forms part of the Royal Vision to strengthen......

Renault considers new electric vehicle plant in Morocco

Renault is exploring the possibility of establishing an electric vehicle production plant in Morocco, with the upcoming Nador West Med port being evaluated as a potential location. The port, slated to open in 2026, has recently been confirmed on schedule by Morocco's Minister of Equipment, Nizar......

Morocco unveils transformative deepwater ports to boost trade and energy goals

Morocco is set to revolutionize its trade and energy sectors with the inauguration of two major deepwater ports, Nador West Med and Dakhla Atlantique, as part of its ambitious infrastructure expansion program. These projects solidify Morocco’s role as a strategic gateway connecting Africa with......

Morocco’s Nador LNG terminal attracts global interest from over 50 energy companies

Morocco has seen unprecedented international interest following the launch in April 2025 of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Nador West Med. Over 50 global energy companies expressed initial interest in the project, with 48 formally confirming their intent to participate, reflecting......

Morocco's ports manage 95% of foreign trade as global ranking improves

Morocco’s 14 international ports handle the vast majority of the country’s foreign trade, accounting for 95% of overall exchanges, according to Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka. Speaking during a parliamentary session at the House of Councillors, Baraka highlighted the strong......

Marsa Maroc secures ZPMC partnership to modernize Casablanca and Nador West Med terminals

Marsa Maroc has finalized a major agreement with Chinese manufacturing giant ZPMC to supply 18 next-generation container gantries, as part of its strategic push to enhance Moroccan port infrastructure under its “Marsa 2030” vision. The deal was concluded during a meeting in Casablanca between......

Marsa Maroc reports robust growth in first half of 2025

Marsa Maroc, Morocco’s leading port operator, posted remarkable financial and operational results for the first six months of 2025, driven by increased cargo volumes, expanded services, and strategic investments. Revenue and operational performance The company reported a consolidated revenue......

EU-backed Nador West Med port challenges Spanish maritime dominance

Brussels has allocated over €300 million to fund Morocco’s Nador West Med (NWM), a strategic deep-water port near the Strait of Gibraltar, triggering alarm among Spanish ports. Modeled after the successful Tanger Med, the €730 million project is set to begin operations by 2030, positioning......