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Russian strikes on Odesa ports intensify as peace efforts falter

Russia executed two intense strikes on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa within a single day, inflicting severe damage on critical infrastructure and highlighting growing tensions amid ongoing peace efforts. The bombardments targeted maritime logistics and energy facilities vital to Ukraine’s economy,......

Ukrainian drone strike hits tanker in Rostov port as Kyiv intensifies attacks on Russian energy network

A Ukrainian drone strike has destroyed a tanker at the port of Rostov-on-Don, killing several crew members and igniting a fire that Russian emergency services spent hours battling. Local officials confirmed that the explosion occurred while the vessel was docked, and although oil spills were prevented,......

Marsa Maroc banks on long term labor stability with unions through 2030

Marsa Maroc has concluded a long term social peace agreement with its trade union partners, setting a stable framework for labor relations across its port operations through the end of 2030. Signed in Mohammedia, the accord brings together the company and five representative unions, UMT, ODT, CDT, FDT,......

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......

China shows interest in new Panama Canal ports

Several Chinese companies have expressed interest in bidding for the construction of two new ports along the Panama Canal, the canal administrator said on Tuesday, even as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to reclaim control of the strategic waterway. Earlier this year, Trump claimed that Beijing......

Three major ports handle over 88% of Morocco’s National maritime traffic

Morocco’s port activity recorded significant momentum in 2024, with national maritime traffic reaching 241.2 million tonnes, a 15.2% increase compared to the previous year, according to data from the Directorate of Ports and Maritime Public Domain. The surge underscores the growing weight of the......

Moroccan airports handle over 23.9 million passengers by end of August 2025

Moroccan airports welcomed more than 23.9 million passengers during the first eight months of 2025, marking an 11.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF). This growth was driven by an improvement......

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......

Fish landings at M’diq port rise by 31% by end of July

Fish landings from coastal and artisanal fishing at M’diq port reached 1,578 tonnes by the end of July 2025, marking a 31% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data from the National Fisheries Office (ONP). The market value of these catches also rose by 17%,......