Tangier Med Port Maintains Leadership with Turnover of 1.12 Billion Dirhams in Q1 of 2025
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Tangier Med Port continues to consolidate its position as one of the largest and most active ports in the Mediterranean and Africa, having achieved remarkable economic performance during the first quarter of 2025. The port recorded a turnover of 1.12 billion dirhams, marking a 9.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024—a new indicator of the sustained dynamism of this ambitious national project.
These figures reflect Morocco’s strategic success in transforming Tangier Med into a global logistics hub, thanks to a clear vision and meticulous planning that combines advanced infrastructure with an exceptional geographic location at the crossroads of maritime routes between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Tangier Med Port is not just a massive maritime facility; it represents an integrated economic ecosystem comprising container loading and unloading terminals, an advanced industrial and logistics zone, and a network of support services. The free zone surrounding the port is home to more than 1,200 companies operating in various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and logistics—making the port a key driver of economic growth and employment in the Kingdom.
On the international level, Tangier Med ranks as the number one port in Africa in terms of container volume handled, surpassing major ports such as Durban (South Africa) and Alexandria (Egypt). It also holds the top spot in the Mediterranean basin in terms of competitiveness, outpacing traditional ports in Spain, Italy, and Greece, according to rankings by Lloyd’s List and Container Management.
In 2024, the port successfully handled more than 8.6 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), reflecting its capacity to manage a massive volume of international trade. Projections suggest that 2025 may set a new record if this growth trend continues.
Tangier Med is seamlessly integrated with major national infrastructure projects such as the “Al Boraq” high-speed rail line and the national highway network, facilitating the smooth flow of goods to the rest of Morocco and Sub-Saharan Africa. This reinforces the Kingdom’s ambition to serve as an economic gateway between Europe and the African continent.
The port’s strong performance aligns with Morocco’s broader vision to enhance its role in global supply chains, especially amid geopolitical shifts that are prompting many global industrial players to seek more stable and alternative production and export destinations.
Looking ahead, the Tangier Med Special Agency is working on new expansion projects, including increasing container terminal capacity and enhancing digital and logistical connectivity, with the aim of handling over 10 million containers annually by 2030.
These plans are expected to transform the port from a mere transit hub into a central platform for goods consolidation and re-export, thereby strengthening Morocco’s position in global supply chains and boosting its attractiveness to foreign investment.
