Morocco wants to acquire 100 ships by 2040, but the plan remains vague

During the oral question session at the House of Councillors, the Minister of Transport and Logistics merely mentioned a vast international study launched to respond to the royal ambition. This work, intended to lay the foundations for a competitive merchant navy, involved coordination between many departments, including the Interior, Finance, Agriculture and Foreign Affairs.

Led by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) consulting firm, this costly consultation remains confidential for the time being. The ministry has not provided any details on its conclusions, leaving the sector waiting while logistical challenges are accumulating.

The long-term objective, however, is quantified: the Kingdom aims to acquire around a hundred ships by 2040 to secure its foreign trade. The plan hopes to mobilize mainly Moroccan capital, from the public and private sectors, to build this fleet that is slow to materialize.