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Russian “ghost fleet” tanker Boracay resumes voyage after captain’s arrest

The Russian-linked oil tanker Boracay—suspected of being part of the so-called “ghost fleet” circumventing international sanctions—has resumed its journey after French authorities briefly detained its captain and first officer. According to a source close to the case, both......

Yemen: Ship hit by projectile off the coast

A vessel was struck by a projectile and caught fire off the coast of Yemen, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Monday, September 29. The incident occurred 128 nautical miles southeast of Aden, a key port city in southern Yemen. The attack comes amid ongoing threats from Houthi rebels,......

Maritime: Resumption of the Tanger Med–Motril shipping line

The Port Authority of Motril, in southern Spain, has announced the resumption of the maritime connection with Tanger Med following the reorganization of routes operated by the ferry company Balearia. In a statement, the Port Authority said it is actively seeking a new operator to ensure the continuity......

UNCTAD highlights Morocco as a global model for maritime digitalization through PORTNET

Morocco has been recognized as a global leader in trade digitalization and facilitation by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its 2025 Review of Maritime Transport. The accolade comes thanks to PORTNET, Morocco’s electronic single window for port and trade operations,......

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......

Spanish coastguard rescues 11 crew from sinking French fishing vessel

Spain's coastguard successfully rescued 11 crew members from a French fishing boat that began sinking off the country’s northwest coast on Sunday. The vessel, Ray Primero, issued a distress call early in the morning, reporting uncontrollable flooding about 10 miles from the coast of Galicia,......

Casablanca port development reinforces Morocco’s global maritime ambitions

Morocco has unveiled transformative upgrades to the Casablanca Port Complex, part of a strategic vision to bolster its international maritime stature while enhancing economic and tourism potential. The project, inaugurated by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, reflects the country’s efforts to position......

Casablanca port projects strengthen Morocco’s regional role

Major port investments launched under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI are reinforcing Morocco’s position as a rising regional power, according to French geopolitics expert Frédéric Encel. Speaking about the restructuring of Casablanca’s Port Complex, inaugurated on Thursday,......

DP World launches new maritime route linking Morocco to Northern Europe

DP World, the Dubai-based global port operator, has announced the launch of a new maritime route connecting Morocco with the United Kingdom and Northern Europe. The service, named "Atlas," is set to reshape trade logistics between the regions by offering faster, eco-friendly transportation......