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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......

Spain’s port official commends Morocco’s advanced port infrastructure

Santiago J. Castella Surribas, president of the Port of Tarragona in Spain, recently lauded Morocco’s impressive progress in port infrastructure, recognizing the country’s significant advancements in the sector over the past 25 years. According to Castella, Morocco has successfully modernized......

Morocco seeks to establish Africa's largest shipyard in Casablanca

Morocco’s National Ports Agency (ANP) has initiated an international tender for a 30-year concession to operate what will become Africa’s largest shipyard in Casablanca. This ambitious project, valued at $300 million, aims to replicate Morocco’s success in automotive manufacturing by......

Tanger Med achieves 17th place in global port rankings, outpacing competitors

Tanger Med Port is solidifying Morocco's position as a leader in port operations across Africa and the Mediterranean, as evidenced by its rise to 17th place in the latest global rankings by Alphaliner, which recognizes the top 30 container ports worldwide. In 2024, Tanger Med handled an impressive......

Trump celebrates U.S. control over Panama Canal ports

U.S. President Donald Trump has praised a deal led by BlackRock to acquire a majority stake in the $22.8 billion ports business of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, which includes key assets along the Panama Canal. This acquisition will give a U.S. consortium control over critical Panama Canal ports, aligning......

Tanger Med port achieves record 18.8% growth in container traffic for 2024

Tanger Med Port Authority has announced an impressive 18.8% increase in container traffic for 2024, solidifying its position as a leading hub in global maritime trade. The port processed over 10.24 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last year, marking a significant leap from its 2023 performance.......

Morocco’s Maritime Strategy: Building a Competitive Fleet for Global Influence

Morocco is implementing a strategy aimed at creating a robust national maritime industry by 2030, positioning the country among the world’s top maritime nations through the development of a competitive fleet. Historically, the country did not prioritize its maritime assets, particularly military......

Moroccan Port Operator Marsa Maroc Launches $30M African Expansion into Strategic Ports

Marsa Maroc is strengthening its position in African logistics through a strategic expansion that includes new operations in Djibouti and Benin. The Moroccan port operator has established Marsa Maroc International Logistics, backed by a MAD 300 million ($30 million) investment, to oversee its international......

Marsa Maroc Secures €65 Million to Modernize Key Port Terminals

Marsa Maroc, the Moroccan port operator, has secured €65 million in financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to modernize key port terminals in Morocco. This strategic partnership underscores Marsa Maroc's commitment to enhancing the country’s port infrastructure,......