Morocco
Ferry Overcrowding Leads to Docking Delay at Tanger Med Port
An incident on board a ferry connecting Algeciras to Tanger Med disrupted the journey of many passengers, including Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), a few days ago.
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Tanger Med
Spain
Storm Disrupts Ferry Service Between Spain and Morocco at Tarifa Port
A strong storm again disrupted maritime traffic between Spain and Morocco on Friday, December 27. The port of Tarifa, an important crossing point for Moroccans residing abroad, was therefore forced to suspend its connections with Tangier City.
Morocco
Morocco's Port Expansion Challenges Spanish Maritime Dominance
Spain is watching with a touch of concern the rise of Morocco in the port sector. Tanger Med, a true maritime giant, is becoming a formidable competitor for Spanish ports, particularly in the field of container transport.
Morocco
Rough Seas Damage Trucks, Cargo on Tangier-Marseille Ferry Crossing
A group of Moroccan travelers, mainly international transport professionals, but also Moroccans residing abroad , encountered difficulties during a maritime crossing between Tangier and Marseille. Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the ferry was confronted with giant waves and rough seas.
Morocco
Morocco welcomes a ship carrying arms for Israel, Spain refuses
Morocco has authorized the Maersk Denver, an Israeli container ship carrying arms from the United States, to call at the port of Tanger Med 2. The Israeli ship had been denied a stopover in Algeciras.
Morocco
Morocco's Automotive Industry Surges, Challenging Spain's Dominance
Spain sees Morocco as a threat in the automotive industry sector. With low-cost labor and tax incentives for automakers, the kingdom has become the leader in vehicle production in Africa with 700,000 units per year in just five years and plans to exceed one million by 2030.
Morocco
Moroccan Nationals Caught Smuggling 23kg of Gold at Tanger Med Port
Two men were arrested on Sunday evening at the port of Tanger Med as they were trying to smuggle 23 kg of gold into Morocco.
Morocco
Moroccan Firms Win $500 Million Tanger-Med Port Expansion Contract in Historic First
A consortium of two Moroccan companies has been selected to carry out the extension works of the port of Tanger-Med. A first in Morocco where this type of work was generally entrusted to foreign companies.
Morocco
Tangier Port Transformation: From Industrial Hub to Luxury Cruise Destination
The project to redevelop the port area of Tangier City is taking off. The port of the "Pearl of the North" will soon be transformed into a reference port for welcoming cruise and pleasure boats in the Mediterranean.
Morocco
Moroccan Authorities Arrest Belgian-Syrian Fugitive Wanted by Qatar for Financial Crimes
A 60-year-old Belgian citizen of Syrian origin was apprehended at the port of Tanger Med, Morocco, as he was disembarking from a ferry from Spain.
Morocco
Israeli Warship's Morocco Stop Sparks Protests Amid Rising Tensions
The stopover of an Israeli navy ship in the port of Tangier has sparked a wave of outrage in Morocco, where demonstrations against Israel continue to be recorded.
Spain
Record Surge in Moroccan Travelers Strains Spanish Port of Algeciras
The Marhaba Operation 2024 recorded record figures during its first weekend. The arrivals of Moroccans from Europe and vehicles in the Spanish ports have respectively increased by 90% and 120% compared to last summer. Algeciras is struggling to manage so much traffic.