Keywords: Maritime transport


Morocco-France: Philippe Tabarot Praises Morocco's Rise as a Continental Mobility Hub

Morocco is confirming its strategic positioning in the transport sector in Africa. During the 15th Morocco-France High-Level Meeting, French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot praised the progress made by the Kingdom in developing its infrastructure, stating that the country is now establishing itself......

Tanger Med strengthens Morocco’s global trade position as a strategic logistics hub

The Tanger Med port complex has established itself as a leading economic and logistics hub, playing a central role in reshaping both the regional economy of northern Morocco and the country’s broader position in global trade networks. Developed as a strategic national project launched in the early......

Rising Ferry Prices Between Spain and Morocco Raise Concerns

As the summer season approaches, the cost of maritime crossings between Spain and Morocco has reached unprecedented levels, raising concerns among Moroccans residing abroad (MRE). The fares on the main routes across the Strait of Gibraltar, particularly between Algeciras and Tanger Med, have seen a significant......

Tangier hosts first national maritime talks under Atlantic ambition

Tangier hosted the opening of the first national maritime conference on Thursday, bringing together senior officials, international representatives and sector stakeholders to define a new direction for Morocco’s maritime policy. The event took place under the supervision of the ministry of transport......

CMA CGM strengthens strategic partnership with Kenya to boost maritime and logistics infrastructure

French shipping giant CMA CGM has signed a strategic partnership with the government of Kenya, marking a new step in its expansion across the African continent. The agreement was announced in Nairobi during the “Africa Forward” summit, in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron......

Morocco and Spain hold joint meeting in Tangier to prepare for Operation Marhaba 2026

Moroccan and Spanish officials held a joint meeting in Tangier on Wednesday to coordinate preparations for Operation Marhaba 2026, the annual large-scale transit operation that facilitates the return of Moroccan citizens living abroad. The meeting was co-chaired by Khalid Zerouali, Wali and Director......

Almeria port strengthens maritime links with Morocco for marhaba 2026 operation

The port of Almería has announced a strengthening of its maritime connections with Morocco ahead of the upcoming Marhaba 2026 operation, the annual summer transit campaign for Moroccans living abroad. Authorities confirmed that services on the Almería–Nador ferry route will be reinforced......

Gnv strengthens its commitment in Morocco with two new lng-powered vessels

Italian ferry operator GNV has announced the deployment of two next-generation vessels as part of its ongoing expansion in Morocco. The ships, GNV Aurora and GNV Virgo, are scheduled to enter service on June 1 and July 1 respectively, operating along the strategic Genoa–Barcelona–Tanger Med......

Shipping traffic partially halted at Antwerp port after oil spill

Maritime traffic near the Port of Antwerp has been partially suspended following an oil spill that spread from a dock into the nearby Scheldt River. Port authorities confirmed that the incident occurred during a refueling operation, when fuel leaked into the water. Emergency measures were quickly implemented......