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Morocco and Spain dismantle drug networks, seize 22 tons of hashish

A joint security operation between Morocco and Spain has successfully dismantled two international criminal organizations involved in large-scale hashish trafficking. The coordinated effort, led by Spain’s National Police and Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), resulted......

Moroccan authorities seize 9,000 narcotics pills at Tangier Med port

Moroccan authorities intercepted a significant drug smuggling attempt at Tangier Med port early Monday, seizing 9,000 prescription narcotic pills concealed in a small truck entering the country. The pills, identified as Rivotril, a powerful sedative, were hidden in a locked bag within the vehicle. Customs......

Dakhla atlantic port: A magnet for French investors

The Dakhla Atlantic Port is emerging as one of Morocco’s flagship projects, set to transform the economic landscape of the southern provinces. At the Morocco–France Economic Forum, held on October 9 in Dakhla, participants unanimously highlighted its strategic role in strengthening trade......

Moroccan authorities seize over 21,000 psychotropic pills hidden in toys at Tangier port

Moroccan security and customs officers at Tangier Med Port intercepted an international drug trafficking attempt, seizing 21,142 psychotropic pills concealed inside children’s toys. The operation took place after officers, supported by trained sniffer dogs, inspected a foreign-registered utility......

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......

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......

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......