Keywords: International trade


His Majesty King Mohammed VI Reviews Nador West Med and Tanger Med 3 Port Projects

Morocco is advancing two major port infrastructure projects aimed at expanding its maritime capacity, attracting international investment and strengthening its role in global supply chains. His Majesty King Mohammed VI chaired a working meeting at the Royal Palace in Rabat on October 28 to review progress......

Iran Threatens Legal Action Against South Korean Shipping Giant Sinokor Over Strait of Hormuz Violations

Iran has threatened to initiate legal proceedings against South Korean shipping company Sinokor, accusing vessels linked to the operator of repeatedly violating navigation rules in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The warning signals a further tightening of Tehran's efforts to regulate......

Morocco Becomes One of Switzerland’s Top Five Blueberry Suppliers

Morocco has secured a place among Switzerland’s five leading suppliers of fresh blueberries for the first time, marking a significant step in the expansion of the country’s fruit exports into high-value European markets. During the 2025–2026 marketing season, which ran from July 2025......

Mexico Suspends Brazilian Poultry Imports Following Newcastle Disease Outbreak

Mexico has halted imports of Brazilian poultry products after authorities detected an outbreak of Newcastle disease in Brazil, adding fresh uncertainty to trade flows between the two countries and raising concerns for the South American nation's poultry industry. The suspension, announced on Monday,......

Trump Faces New Legal Challenge Over 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports

A new legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s trade policy is testing the limits of executive authority over import duties, with a New Jersey-based food importer seeking to overturn tariffs of up to 50% imposed on a range of Canadian products. Filed on Tuesday at the U.S. Court of International......

Morocco becomes first North African destination on China’s new liquid ammonia shipping route

China has launched a new international maritime route dedicated to transporting liquid ammonia to North Africa, with Morocco selected as the destination for its inaugural cargo of 30,000 tonnes. The shipment marks a new step in commercial and logistical cooperation between the two countries and could......

Kaja Kallas Calls for More European Warships to Protect Red Sea Shipping

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called for additional naval vessels to strengthen the bloc’s maritime security mission in the Red Sea, warning that escalating Houthi attacks are increasing the need to protect commercial shipping through one of the world’s most strategically......

Morocco Becomes the World’s Second-Largest Sulfur Consumer Amid Supply Concerns

Morocco has emerged as one of the world’s largest sulfur consumers, reflecting the strategic importance of its phosphate and fertilizer industries. According to figures presented by Canadian energy company Cavvy Energy in October 2026, Morocco accounts for approximately 10% of global sulfur consumption,......

Morocco-Canada trade reaches $1.7 billion in the first eight months of 2026

Trade between Morocco and Canada recorded significant growth during the first eight months of 2026, although the expansion was driven mainly by a sharp increase in Canadian exports to the Moroccan market, while Moroccan shipments to Canada declined. According to data released by Statistics Canada on......