Morocco Seeks National Shipping Flag Amid Maritime Transport Challenges
30 July 2021
The crisis that occurred with Spain has highlighted the need for Morocco to have a national flag. But many reasons are slowing down the realization of this project.
Maritime
Tanger Med to Acquire 35% State Stake in Moroccan Port Operator Marsa Maroc
27 July 2021
Tanger Med will take the state’s stake in the port operator Marsa Maroc. The announcement was made by the port company and concerns the 35% held by the public authorities.
New Scientific Study Reveals Alboran Sea’s Crucial Role in Mediterranean Ecosystem
20 July 2021
The book "Alboran Sea: Marine Ecosystems and Resources" was presented to the public on Monday. Published by Springer and coordinated by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (…)
Tanger Med Port Sees 25% Growth, Climbs Global Rankings Despite Pandemic
7 July 2021
Port activity at Tanger Med continues on its good momentum. Ranked in February 2021 among the 25 largest ports in the world, the port complex is trying to gain a few more (…)
Portugal Evaluates Port Conditions for Delayed Portimão-Tangier Ferry Service
5 July 2021
Portugal has provided explanations regarding the delay in launching the Portimão-Tanger Med maritime line, initially scheduled for early July. Morocco has associated the (…)
Morocco Aims to Expand Ferry Routes to Europe Amid Travel Disruptions
30 June 2021
Morocco has the ambition to develop long-haul ferries to connect its ports to European ports. Abdelkader Amara said the kingdom is ready to support the private sector in this (…)
Tanger Med Port Surges in Global Rankings with 35% Container Growth
10 June 2021
More good news from the Tanger Med port complex, which continues to multiply performances to improve its position in the small circle of leading ports in the world. In the 1st (…)
Almería Port Ready for Moroccan Travelers Despite Exclusion from Marhaba Operation
8 June 2021
The president of the Port Authority of Almería (APA), Jesús Caicedo, surprised by the decision of the Moroccan government to exclude Spanish ports again this year from the (…)
Morocco Imposes New Container Tax on Importers, Favoring Maersk Subsidiary
28 April 2021
Moroccan importers will now be subject to a new tax of 250 dirhams applicable to each container transported by other service providers. This is the decision of Sealand-Maersk, (…)
Civil Guard Intercepts Moroccan Fishing Boats Near Ceuta Amid Marine Wildlife Concerns
23 April 2021
The maritime service of the Civil Guard has stepped up the control of Moroccan fishing boats, in the face of the use of nets by Moroccan fishermen, causing significant damage (…)