War in the Gulf: the port of Tanger Med overwhelmed by global traffic
The port of Tanger Med is facing historic congestion, unable to absorb massive maritime traffic diverted by tensions in the Gulf. Dozens of ships are currently waiting off the northern coast of Morocco.
According to data from the MarineTraffic platform, an unprecedented accumulation of commercial vessels is visible offshore, documented by aerial photographs. This situation shows the profound upheavals in global energy routes at the strategic junction between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
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The saturation is first explained by an unprecedented increase in the usual activity of the complex, driven by transshipment. To this operational pressure are added difficult weather conditions in the strait, where strong winds and currents force ships to station in secure anchorage areas while waiting to access the docks.
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The persistent insecurity in the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz has led to a massive redeployment of international shipping lines. Major companies are now strengthening their presence on the Tanger Med axis, which has become the nerve center for the redistribution of cargoes to the European, African and American markets.
