The Maersk Lanco, which was due to reach Tanger Med from the Brazilian port of Santos, caught fire off the coast of Brazil. The ship interrupted its voyage and headed to Salvador de Bahia for inspection and repairs.
CMA CGM will increase its rates between Morocco and the United States starting September 15. The additional cost will reach $250 for a small container and $500 for larger ones, as Moroccan products are already facing a new US tax.
The shipping company CMA CGM announces a new peak season surcharge applicable from July 1st, 2026. This pricing concerns all goods shipped from major Asian ports to Mediterranean and North African destinations, including Morocco .
Faced with tensions in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz , maritime transport giants are diverting their ships around the Cape of Good Hope. This strategic reconfiguration strengthens the major logistical role of the Tanger Med port.
Starting in October, the French maritime group CMA CGM will increase its rates for the transport of cars in roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO) ships from France to Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
As part of its expansion strategy, the Compagnie maritime d’affrètement - Compagnie générale maritime (CMA CGM) is in advanced negotiations to acquire the company La Méridionale, which operates links from Marseille to Corsica and Morocco.
Exporters in the Souss-Massa region can rejoice. A new shipping line now connects the port of Agadir to Port-Vendres in France. The good news was announced by the National Ports Agency.