Keywords: Ports


Nador West Med port strengthens Morocco’s maritime links with Europe

The Nador West Med port is set to strengthen Morocco’s position within the maritime transport network linking North Africa with European markets, as a new weekly container service is scheduled to begin operations on September 10, 2026. The service will be operated by Dutch shipping company WEC......

Nador West Med moves closer to operations with first regular container service

Morocco’s Nador West Med port is moving closer to its operational launch after Dutch shipping company WEC Lines announced plans to include the new facility in its regular container shipping network. The new service, known as ISS-PT, is scheduled to begin on September 10, 2026. It will connect......

Panama Canal: CK Hutchison Claims $1.5 Billion from Panama

The conflict surrounding the Panama Canal's port infrastructure has taken on a new judicial dimension. Hong Kong-based group CK Hutchison is initiating arbitration proceedings against the Panamanian state, claiming over $1.5 billion following the loss of its concession amid rising tensions between Washington......

EU carbon rules reshape competition between Tanger Med and southern European ports

New European Union rules aimed at reducing emissions from maritime transport are becoming an increasingly important factor in competition between ports on both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar. As carbon costs become part of shipping companies' calculations, operators are reassessing routes, transshipment......

Africa emerges as a new arena for Saudi, Turkish and Emirati influence

Africa is becoming an increasingly important arena for competition among Middle Eastern powers, with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates expanding their economic, diplomatic and security activities across the continent. The three countries are pursuing different but overlapping strategies,......

Moroccan ports enter the age of speed as technology transforms maritime logistics

Morocco’s ports are undergoing a major digital transformation as automation, data-driven systems and smart technologies become increasingly important in the management of maritime traffic. The shift is changing the way containers, ships and cargo are handled, while helping ports improve efficiency,......

Tanger Med ranks among the world’s leading container ports

Morocco’s Tanger Med port has strengthened its position in global maritime trade, ranking sixth worldwide in the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), according to the 2026 edition published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. The ranking assessed nearly 400 container......

Morocco’s port traffic rises 14.4% to 148.6 million tonnes in first half of 2026

Morocco’s ports recorded strong growth in overall commercial traffic during the first half of 2026, reaching 148.6 million tonnes by the end of June, according to figures released by the Ministry of Equipment and Water. The total represents a 14.4% increase compared with approximately 130 million......

Moroccan ports strengthen the country's position in global trade and logistics

Morocco continues to strengthen its position as a major logistics and maritime trade hub, with its ports playing an increasingly important role in supporting economic growth, attracting investment, and connecting the country to global markets. Ongoing infrastructure development and modernization projects......