Tanger Med

Moroccan Port Tanger-Med Surpasses Spanish Rivals in Container Traffic Growth

19 January 2023

The port of Tanger-Med, a geostrategic port for freight traffic, is in full expansion, far outpacing its most direct competitors in Spain, the ports of Algeciras and Valencia.

Algeciras Port to Invest €30M in Ship Electrification for Cleaner Air

18 January 2023

The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) will accelerate this year the process of electrifying the berths in Algeciras and Tarifa to reduce gas emissions.

Spanish Authorities Seize 190 Kilos of Smuggled Eels Worth €250,000 at Algeciras Port

7 January 2023

The Civil Guard arrested two Moroccans at the port of Algeciras in possession of more than 190 kilos of eels worth an estimated 250,000 euros.

New Freight Route Boosts Trade Between Spain’s Motril and Morocco’s Tanger-Med Ports

4 January 2023

The Volcán de Tauce ship of the shipping company Balearia, which recently launched the regular connection between the port of Motril and the port of Tanger-Med in Morocco, has (…)

Andalusian Ports Boost Trade Links with Morocco at Tangier Maritime Summit

27 November 2022

The port authorities of the Andalusian ports, including those of Algeciras and Motril, took part in the 9th Spanish-Moroccan business meeting in the maritime, transport and (…)

Morocco’s Tanger Med Port Sees 11% Revenue Surge, Handles 84 Million Tons of Cargo

25 November 2022

At the end of last September, Tanger Med Port Authority (TMPA) posted a gross turnover of more than 2.35 billion dirhams, up 11% compared to the same period last year.

New Maritime Route Connects Barcelona to Tangier Med Twice Weekly

3 November 2022

The shipping company La Méridionale has launched a new maritime link between the port of Barcelona and the ports of Tanger Med.

Strong Winds Halt Ferry Service Between Spain’s Tarifa and Morocco’s Tangier

3 October 2022

The port of Tarifa was closed to passengers heading to Morocco (Port Tanger ville) on Sunday due to strong winds in the Strait of Gibraltar.

British Murder Suspect Arrested at Moroccan Port After Hiding in Truck from Spain

23 September 2022

The elements of the National Security Service on duty at the port of Tanger Med arrested a British national wanted for murder and illegal possession of a firearm.

Global Port Leaders Convene at Tanger Med for Strategic Summit

8 September 2022

The leaders of the world’s largest ports have been in Tanger Med since Wednesday for a two-day working meeting to consolidate relations between the largest port hubs.