New European System (EES) Sparks Outrage Among Moroccan Transporters

International freight transport professionals are raising their voices. Meeting on April 27, they pointed to growing constraints linked to the implementation of the entry and exit system (EES) at Europe’s borders. Although two meetings have already taken place with the government, the president of the Moroccan Association of International Road Transporters (AMTRI Maroc), Amer Zeghinou, believes that progress remains largely insufficient. According to media outlet Médias24, the Ministry of Transport has not yet publicly responded to this announcement. The dialogue initiated is deemed far below the expectations of a sector weakened by these new directives.

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To make their discontent heard without paralyzing the national economy, drivers have opted for a targeted work stoppage. Starting Tuesday, May 5 at 8 a.m., the action will focus exclusively on the Tanger Med port complex. The profession’s objective is to send a strong warning to authorities while preserving the domestic market. "We do not want to impact citizens or disrupt supermarket supplies or factory activity," insists Amer Zeghinou, confirming that no industrial zones or free zones will face blockades.

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Nevertheless, this day of action will completely paralyze foreign trade. Under normal circumstances, approximately 2,500 trucks transit daily through this major port infrastructure. This halt in imports and exports will cause heavy financial losses for the entire logistics chain, forcing maritime companies in particular to make empty rotations from Algeciras. This mobilization is presented as a first warning signal. The union organization, which plans weekly assessments, warns that "other actions, potentially longer and more widespread, could follow in the absence of concrete responses."