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Tanger Med Port’s ambitious journey towards a zero-carbon future

Tanger Med Port Group has unveiled a bold strategy aimed at eliminating its carbon footprint while fostering sustainability among its operators, as announced at a recent industry event. During the International Transport and Logistics Exhibition for Africa and the Mediterranean (Logismed), Port Decarbonization......

Tanger Med port's remarkable growth amid leadership controversy

Hassan Abkari, the former director general of Tanger Med Port Authority (TMPA), has officially liquidated the Spanish firm that was central to his dismissal. This development follows the revelation of his business activities in Valencia, prompting the closure of New Port Consulting 2024, a company he......

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......

Baleària launches Tarifa–Tanger Ville route and announces electric ships by 2027

On May 8, Spanish shipping company Baleària will launch the new Tarifa (Cadiz province) to Tanger Ville route, with an initial schedule of four daily departures in each direction. This addition complements the company’s existing three routes between Spain and Morocco. Initially, the fast......

Tanger Med Port achieves $1.2 billion revenue in 2024, solidifying its role as a key Mediterranean hub

The Tanger Med Port concluded the 2024 fiscal year with an impressive revenue of MAD 11.23 billion ($1.212 billion), reflecting a robust increase of 12.3% compared to the previous year. This prominent Moroccan port has established itself as a pivotal regional hub, facilitating significant national imports......

Strengthening ties: Finland and Morocco explore trade cooperation

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Mr. Nasser Bourita, met on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Rabat, with Mr. Ville Tavio, the Minister of Foreign Trade and Development of Finland. Mr. Tavio is visiting Morocco from April 28 to 30, accompanied by a delegation of businesses......

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......

Disruptions in maritime traffic between Tarifa and Tanger due to adverse weather conditions

The maritime traffic for passengers between the Spanish port of Tarifa and Tanger has once again faced disruptions due to adverse weather conditions impacting the Strait of Gibraltar, as reported by the port authorities of the Bay of Algeciras. All scheduled departures from Tarifa have been canceled,......

Tanger Med CEO dismissed over conflict of interest with Spanish consultancy firm

Hassan Abkari, the Director General of Tanger Med Port Authority (TMPA), has been relieved of his duties following revelations of a private business venture in Spain’s port sector, raising concerns over a conflict of interest. The decision came during an emergency board meeting held on February......