Spain
Spanish Authorities Seize 190 Kilos of Smuggled Eels Worth €250,000 at Algeciras Port
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.
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Tanger Med
Morocco
New Freight Route Boosts Trade Between Spain's Motril and Morocco's Tanger-Med Ports
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 already transported about 500 trucks in just one month.
Spain
Andalusian Ports Boost Trade Links with Morocco at Tangier Maritime Summit
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 logistics sector, held this week in Tangier.
Morocco
Morocco's Tanger Med Port Sees 11% Revenue Surge, Handles 84 Million Tons of Cargo
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.
Spain
New Maritime Route Connects Barcelona to Tangier Med Twice Weekly
The shipping company La Méridionale has launched a new maritime link between the port of Barcelona and the ports of Tanger Med.
Spain
Strong Winds Halt Ferry Service Between Spain's Tarifa and Morocco's Tangier
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.
Morocco
British Murder Suspect Arrested at Moroccan Port After Hiding in Truck from Spain
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.
Morocco
Global Port Leaders Convene at Tanger Med for Strategic Summit
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.
Morocco
Moroccan Diaspora Summer Return Falls Short of Expectations Amid Travel Costs, COVID Concerns
The number of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) who arrived in Morocco as part of the Marhaba 2022 Operation is below estimates for various reasons, including the health crisis related to Covid-19 and the rise in travel costs.
Morocco
Morocco Sees 16% Drop in Diaspora Arrivals During Summer Travel Season
The Marhaba 2022 operation recorded a 16% drop in arrivals of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) via Moroccan ports compared to 2019. Between June 2 and August 29, 1,117,736 MRE entered the kingdom.
Spain
Moroccan Woman Suffocates in Suitcase During Illegal Border Crossing Attempt to Spain
The lifeless body of a 28-year-old Moroccan woman was found last Friday in a suitcase inside a car embarked at Tanger Med bound for the port of Algeciras.
France
Franco-Algerian Arrested at Tanger-Med Port with 840 kg of Hashish in Car
Elements of the police operating at the Tanger-Med port in coordination with customs services, thwarted an attempt at international drug trafficking on Thursday, August 25. The suspect is a Franco-Algerian.