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International logistics company Samskip has launched its new Moroccan reefer service, a direct shortsea container route connecting Agadir and Casablanca with the UK and the Netherlands. Designed for the fresh produce sector, this service offers exporters the fastest transit time, providing a competitive alternative to traditional road transport for Moroccan fruits and vegetables. The company […]
Finance and economy ministers from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have agreed to fast-track the launch of a new regional financial institution aimed at bolstering economic sovereignty and reducing dependence on external donors, following their exit from regional bloc Ecowas. In a recent meeting in Niamey, officials from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger reached […]
Danish shipping giant Maersk has announced plans to halt its direct cargo shipping route between South Africa and the United States, effective October 1, 2025. The decision is expected to significantly impact South African exporters, who will now face longer transit times and higher logistics costs. According to a company notice sent to clients earlier […]
Morocco’s public agency for small and medium enterprises, Maroc PME, has introduced “Power Export,” a new support program designed to enhance the export capabilities of Moroccan businesses. The initiative offers tailored assistance to both emerging and experienced exporters, reinforcing international trade as a key pillar of national economic growth. Power Export provides two core services: […]
Morocco was elected Tuesday Vice-President of the 3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, taking place in Awaza, Turkmenistan August 5 to 8. Morocco’s election, in the person of Permanent Representative to the UN Omar Hilale, is an international recognition of the important role played by Morocco to enable landlocked countries access to the sea […]
China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), launched in 2022 by President Xi Jinping, is increasingly shaping Africa’s security architecture, drawing both support and scrutiny across the continent. According to a new analysis by the Washington-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies, the GSI is rapidly reshaping security partnerships across Africa, embedding Chinese norms into military, policing, and […]
Saudi energy giant ACWA Power has been awarded two major solar projects in Morocco, NOOR Midelt 2 and NOOR Midelt 3, following an international tender by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN). The twin projects represent a significant expansion of Morocco’s renewable energy infrastructure as the kingdom pursues its ambitious 2030 climate targets. Each […]
Morocco was recognized as the African nation with the most attractive mining sector in 2024 and the 18th globally, according to Fraser Institute. The Canadian think tank’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies, released in July 2025, evaluated 82 jurisdictions based on their geological potential and policy environment. Morocco scored 89.9 out of 100, placing it […]
Morocco has secured a pivotal role in the future of electric aviation as British pioneer Vertical Aerospace announced a long-term partnership with Spanish Aciturri Aerostructures, which operates a sophisticated facility in Nouaceur near Casablanca, to manufacture the complete airframe for its VX4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The agreement positions Morocco’s aerospace industry […]
Morocco’s economic landscape presents a complex picture of sectoral divergence, with traditional powerhouses facing headwinds while emerging industries demonstrate robust growth, according to latest statistics from the Office des Changes and OECD analysis. The contrasting performance across key export sectors highlights both structural challenges and opportunities in the kingdom’s industrial transformation. The automotive sector, historically […]