The national police and customs agents operating in the port of Tanger Med intercepted a truck that was transporting 4.374 tons of hashish, hidden in oranges, destined for a European port. The drugs were seized and the truck driver was arrested.
The imminent launch of the "Nador West Med" port is causing concerns in Spain, which sees this future Moroccan port as a major competitor to the port of Algeciras, considered as a gateway to Europe from Africa.
The maritime company FRS has undermined the efforts made by Morocco and Spain for the success of the Marhaba operation marking the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE). Its ferry connecting the port of Algeciras to the port of Tanger Med has experienced a huge delay.
The return of Moroccans residing abroad, combined with the summer vacation season, is putting heavy pressure on the coastal road axis connecting Tangier to Ksar Sghir. This situation results in heavy congestion, leading to traffic jams that can last several hours.
The Marhaba Operation is in full swing at Tanger Med. The port has set up a special system to ensure the fluidity of traffic for Moroccans in Europe and avoid traffic jams this summer.
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) activated this Friday the special device for the Operation Paso del Estrecho (OPE) or Marhaba 2025, marking the return of Moroccans from Europe to Morocco during the summer.
The Moroccan shipping company Africa Morocco Link (AML) has chartered the Italian ferry AF Claudia to facilitate the transit of Moroccans from Europe to Morocco as part of the Marhaba Operation. The ship will arrive this Monday, June 23rd, at the port of Algeciras and will make its first trip to Tanger Med next Thursday.
Morocco is increasingly attracting European and Asian automakers because of its cheap labor, tax incentives, and more flexible environmental regulations. This growing momentum is alarming Spain.
The maritime company Baleària has presented its operational plan for the Strait Crossing Operation (OPE) 2025, which will take place from June 15 to September 15. To meet the expected high demand, the company will increase its capacity with a total of up to 34 daily connections between Spain and Morocco.
The Guardia Civil at the port of Algeciras arrested a man who was transporting more than seven kilos of hashish in a truck from Morocco, concealed in fruit juice cartons.
The Spanish maritime company Baleària is preparing to launch a new connection between the port of Tarifa and that of Tangier City, with a fast ferry. This arrival coincides with the launch of the Marhaba operation dedicated to Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE).