Cheikh Mbacke Sene

SOMAPORT Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence and Strengthens Its Role in Morocco’s Port Modernization

SOMAPORT celebrated its 20th anniversary on October 17, 2026, in Casablanca, marking two decades of investment, infrastructure modernization, and human capital development. As part...

TLC 2026: Cotonou Aims to Become West Africa’s Leading Logistics Hub

From November 12 to 14, 2026, Benin will host TLC 2026, a major event dedicated to transport, logistics, and international trade. Bringing together shippers,...

World Food Day: The Global Challenge of Feeding the World Sustainably.

While hunger is declining slightly worldwide, hundreds of millions of people still lack sufficient food, and billions cannot afford a healthy diet. Africa remains...

Maersk Strengthens Morocco’s Supply Chain with Tangier–Casablanca Rail Link

Danish logistics group Maersk is strengthening its operations in Morocco with a rail service connecting Tangier and Casablanca. By combining maritime and rail transport,...

Morocco’s Trade Deficit Widens by 26.5% as Imports Surge

Morocco’s imports reached MAD 544.045 billion at the end of July 2026, marking a 15.9% increase, while exports totalled MAD 299.349 billion, up 8.4%....

Defence: Morocco Structures Its First Two Industrial Zones.

Morocco is accelerating the development of its domestic defence industry through the establishment of two industrial acceleration zones dedicated to defence activities in Berrechid...

Fuel Prices in Morocco: A Decade of Increases and the Challenges of Energy Sovereignty

Fuel prices in Morocco have risen significantly over the past decade, with a fresh surge in October 2026. Diesel is approaching MAD 16 per...

Pickalbatros Secures $250 Million to Accelerate Its Expansion in Morocco

Egyptian hotel group Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts has secured $250 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Attijariwafa bank. The transaction...

OCP Group Restructures Logistics to Support Mzinda’s Industrial Development

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...

Nador West Med Secures €196.7 Million in Bank Financing.

Nador West Med has taken a further step in its financial development with the securing of a €196.7 million long-term loan. Granted by a...

Analysis – Morocco-China: Positioning the Kingdom as an Industrial Hub for Africa

As global value chains are being reshaped, Morocco has a strategic opportunity to become a platform from which Chinese companies manufacture, innovate and export...

Industrial Zones in Morocco: Bouknadel Expands as Jorf Defines Its Boundaries

Morocco is strengthening its industrial land supply with the creation of the Bouknadel 2 Industrial Acceleration Zone, covering 42.64 hectares, and the redrawing of...

Intersport to Enter Morocco in 2027 with a New Store Network

International sporting goods retailer Intersport is preparing to enter the Moroccan market in 2027 through a strategic partnership with One Retail, the retail division...

Casablanca’s Real Estate Market: The Challenge of Housing Affordability

Casablanca’s real estate market is at a critical economic and urban development crossroads. Uneven movements in property prices and transactions, mounting pressure on household...