Morocco’s OCP Group is strengthening its logistics organisation through the creation of two specialised subsidiaries dedicated to transport, handling and storage under the Mzinda–Meskala project. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to improve integration between production, industrial processing and exports, while enhancing the competitiveness of phosphate and fertiliser supply chains.

OCP Group, Morocco’s state-controlled phosphate and fertiliser producer, is continuing to develop its logistics infrastructure to support its industrial expansion. The planned establishment of two subsidiaries, Mzinda Logistic I and Mzinda Logistic II, reflects an effort to organise logistics operations more efficiently alongside new industrial investments.

Announced in October 2026, the initiative is part of the Mzinda–Meskala industrial programme, which aims to expand phosphate extraction and processing capacity while strengthening connections between production sites and the infrastructure required for storage and exports.

According to the available project information, Mzinda Logistic I will be responsible for transport and handling between the industrial zone of Mzinda, in Youssoufia Province, and the coastal city of Safi. Mzinda Logistic II will focus on storage activities at industrial and port facilities in Safi.

This organisational structure reflects a broader move towards specialised logistics entities with clearly defined operational responsibilities. It is intended to improve the management of industrial flows and strengthen coordination across the different stages of the production and distribution chain.

An industrial logistics corridor linking Mzinda and Safi

The logistics connection between Mzinda and Safi is a central component of the project. The planned corridor extends approximately 100 kilometres and is designed to facilitate the movement of industrial products towards storage and export facilities at the port.

This infrastructure is particularly important for the phosphate industry, where competitiveness depends not only on production volumes but also on the ability to maintain reliable flows of raw materials and processed products while controlling transport, storage and delivery costs.

The Mzinda–Meskala programme forms part of OCP Group’s investment strategy to develop new mining and chemical industrial hubs and expand phosphate-processing and fertiliser-production capacity. The objective is to strengthen industrial integration, from phosphate extraction to the manufacture of finished products for international markets.

The announced targets for the Mzinda–Safi industrial and logistics corridor by 2030 include annual capacities of 15 million tonnes of phosphate rock, 3 million tonnes of phosphoric acid and 8.4 million tonnes of fertilisers.

These figures represent targeted capacities under the programme and should not be interpreted as current production levels.

Logistics as a driver of industrial competitiveness

In large-scale processing industries, competitiveness is determined by more than production capacity. The ability to manage transport, storage and handling efficiently, maintain a reliable supply of inputs and meet delivery deadlines is equally important.

For OCP Group, the challenge is to coordinate mining operations, chemical processing, transport, storage and port shipments. Better integration could help reduce disruptions, improve infrastructure utilisation and strengthen the reliability of deliveries to international customers.

Assigning logistics activities to specialised subsidiaries may also make operational performance easier to monitor. Key indicators could include transport costs per tonne, inventory turnover, equipment availability and compliance with delivery schedules.

The effectiveness of this structure will depend on clearly defined performance targets, transparent cost management and efficient coordination between the different operating entities.

The initiative also supports OCP’s broader industrial strategy, which focuses on increasing the value derived from phosphate resources, expanding fertiliser production and integrating industrial operations with logistics and export infrastructure.

New opportunities for Morocco’s industrial ecosystem

The development of the Mzinda–Safi logistics corridor could generate additional demand for domestic transport, handling, storage, industrial maintenance and technical services.

These requirements may create opportunities for Moroccan companies specialising in logistics, industrial equipment, maintenance and related services, depending on procurement conditions, technical qualification requirements and access to project contracts.

The programme could also contribute to developing national expertise in large-scale industrial logistics and strengthening the capacity of local suppliers to serve major industrial projects.

However, the extent to which Moroccan businesses benefit will depend on their ability to meet the technical, quality, safety, cost and delivery standards required by the project.

Environmental performance will be another important consideration. Energy efficiency, lower transport-related emissions and the optimisation of handling and storage operations are increasingly relevant to the development of competitive and sustainable industrial infrastructure.

Building an integrated production and export model

The creation of two specialised logistics subsidiaries goes beyond an administrative restructuring. It reflects an approach in which logistics is treated as a core component of production, marketing and export strategy.

The success of this model will depend on coordination between infrastructure assets, effective cost control and the gradual commissioning of planned industrial capacities. Reliable connections between production sites, storage facilities and export terminals will be essential to achieving the programme’s objectives.

For Morocco, the project forms part of wider efforts to increase domestic processing of natural resources, develop higher-value industrial activities and improve the performance of national logistics infrastructure.

OCP Group’s approach highlights the growing importance of integrating production and logistics as a source of industrial competitiveness. In a global environment increasingly shaped by supply-chain efficiency, operational reliability and cost control, logistics has become a strategic asset in strengthening Morocco’s position in international phosphate and fertiliser markets.