– Several emerging markets are moving to develop EV production capacity – Thailand and Indonesia have offered a range of incentives to boost the industry –Auto exporters in particular are recognising a need to transition to EVs As demand for environmentally sustainable transport grows, a number of emerging markets are ramping up their efforts to incentivise the sale and production…
As economic development progresses and urban centres rapidly grow, Moroccan cities are increasingly facing urban mobility challenges and seeing disruptive technologies change the way these problems are addressed. For example, Rabat, which saw its population increase by 18% over the last decade, is expected to accommodate 1.94m passenger movements per day in 2024, up from 1.49m in 2014. Casablanca’s…
Morocco has 27 commercial ports that see a combined annual traffic of 92.3m tonnes in goods. The kingdom’s 2030 National Port Strategy, spearheaded by the National Ports Agency (Agence Nationale des Ports, ANP), allocates investment of close to $7.5bn to expand and upgrade the country’s ports along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. The ANP will oversee the management and development…
Interview:Nadia Laraki How can the National Port Strategy help strengthen Morocco’s international competitiveness? NADIA LARAKI: Morocco recently implemented several restructuring projects within the framework of the National Port Strategy (Stratégie Nationale Portuaire, SNP). This strategy constitutes a fundamental plan not only to respond to the evolution of port traffic but to seize new…
Upgrades in transport and logistics infrastructure have been key to driving economic growth in Morocco in recent years. As the country develops and urban areas expand, the interconnectivity of economic centres and efficient connections to the rest of the world will be paramount to supporting the growth of other sectors, such as agriculture, manufacturing and tourism. Over the last two decades…
Upgrades in transport and logistics infrastructure have been key to driving economic growth in Morocco in recent years. As the country develops and urban areas expand, the interconnectivity of economic centres and efficient connections to the rest of the world will be paramount to supporting the growth of other sectors, such as agriculture, manufacturing and tourism. While the transportation and logistics…
Morocco is often described as the gateway to Africa, an apt description given its proximity to Europe and its geographic location at the north-eastern tip of the continent. At its narrowest, the Strait of Gibraltar separates Point Cires in Morocco from Point Marroquí in Spain by 13 km. The country is neighboured by Algeria to the east and Mauritania to the south. At home, Morocco has identified
7th Mediterranean Ports & Shipping Exhibition and Conference Tuesday 25th to Thursday 27th June 2019 Hyatt Regency - Casablanca, Morocco The 2019 event is honoured to take place under the patronage of the Moroccan Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water. The 7th annual Mediterranean Ports & Shipping Exhibition and Conference will occur at the luxurious 5-star Hyatt Regency…
The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity in an increasingly globalised economy. Middle-class expansion has also spurred growth in air travel, as more people are able to afford flights for holidays or business-related travel. According to Boeing, commercial airlines experienced annual…
Interview:Hartmut Goeritz What benefits have been gleaned from the Tanger-Med global logistics gateway? HARTMUT GOERITZ: The arrival of a global logistics hub brought with it possibilities for investment, job creation, storage facilities and construction of an international port. For some time Morocco sought to develop the port into an essential platform for maritime trans-shipment. This goal…