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Tanger Med loses top spot in Africa but remains a global maritime leader

Morocco’s Tanger Med Port has reaffirmed its stature as one of the world’s most efficient container ports, ranking fifth in the 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), jointly published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. However, the port has ceded its long-held......

Morocco emerges as Africa's leading automotive hub, challenging global players

Morocco has solidified its position as a key player in the global automotive sector, with production figures reaching an impressive one million vehicles in 2025. This milestone places the country among the world’s top fifteen automotive manufacturers and establishes it as Africa’s leading......

Major drug bust in Morocco: Over 52 kg of cocaine seized at Tanger Med port

Moroccan police have seized more than 52 kilograms of cocaine at the port of Tanger Med, in what authorities describe as part of a wider crackdown on international drug trafficking networks. According to a statement issued by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) late Wednesday, the 52.296......

Moroccan authorities intercept 4.3 tons of cannabis in international smuggling attempt

Security officials at the Tanger Med port successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle 4.3 tons of cannabis, hidden in a fruit shipment, aboard a Moroccan-registered freight truck destined for Europe. The joint operation, conducted by police and customs teams, uncovered the concealed drugs during a routine......

Morocco sees record 67,000 daily arrivals during Marhaba 2025

Morocco is witnessing a surge in arrivals, with over 67,000 Moroccans living abroad (MREs) entering the country daily as part of the Marhaba 2025 operation. This annual initiative, launched on June 10 and running through September, aims to facilitate the summer transit of Moroccan expatriates. Record-breaking......

Tanger Med port invests $500 million to double truck terminal capacity

Tanger Med, Morocco's largest port and a critical logistics hub in the Mediterranean region, has unveiled a $500 million (MAD 5 billion) project to expand its dedicated truck terminal. The initiative aims to double the terminal's capacity, aligning with the surge in Morocco's trade activity,......

La Méridionale unveils new Marseille-Tanger Med ferry service with modern comforts and sustainability

La Méridionale marked the inaugural voyage of its newly refurbished ferry, the Massalia, at Tanger-Med port on July 2, 2025. Designed to cater to the bustling Marseille-Tanger Med route, the Massalia seamlessly combines passenger and freight services. With a capacity to accommodate 1,200 passengers......

Morocco and US bolster trade security with new container security agreement

Morocco and the United States have strengthened their customs cooperation by signing a new bilateral Container Security Initiative (CSI) agreement in Rabat. This initiative aims to enhance cargo security while facilitating the increasing volume of trade between the two nations. The agreement, which......

Morocco to host international port ecosystem salon in El Jadida in 2026

Morocco will host the first International Salon for Ports and their Ecosystem (SIPORTS) from February 5 to 7, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Complex in El Jadida. The event is organized by LINECO Events under the patronage of the Ministry of Equipment and Water. Designed as a strategic platform, SIPORTS aims......