Marsa Maroc has signed a management contract with Liberia’s National Port Authority to operate two jetties at the port of Monrovia, marking the Moroccan operator’s first entry into the Liberian market and a major step in its African expansion.
Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai publicly acknowledged the partnership with Morocco in a January 26 address to the 55th Legislature, praising Rabat’s support and noting that a “leading Moroccan port operator” had committed to supplying significant equipment and logistical upgrades for Monrovia’s port infrastructure. He said the collaboration would usher in “a deeply renewed phase” for the country’s maritime facilities.
Marsa Maroc said the contract followed an international tender and includes rehabilitation works, deployment of port equipment and technical expertise, particularly in bulk‑handling operations. The project will be managed by its subsidiary, Marsa Maroc International Logistics (MMIL), with phased commissioning set to begin in the first half of 2026.
The agreement serves as an initial step toward a broader strategic partnership. Morocco’s port operator and the Liberian authorities plan to negotiate a longer-term concession for the development and operation of a new multipurpose terminal at Monrovia, the country’s main deep‑water port and the hub of its trade flows.
Liberia aims to enhance the port’s operational performance and competitiveness, with the project expected to support wider economic development, including anticipated growth in regional mining corridors that could raise traffic through Monrovia.
For Marsa Maroc, the move reinforces its growing African footprint and builds on its expertise in port‑terminal management and logistics modernization.
The Liberian government sees the partnership as part of a wider strategy to strengthen port governance and improve the efficiency of critical national infrastructure.
The deal also underscores the rise of African‑African cooperation in strategic sectors, with Morocco consolidating its position as a key player in port development across the continent.
