Tangier Med processes more than 10 million containers in 2024, 18.8% more than the previous year
The Port Authority of Tangier Med confirmed that the Mediterranean's leading port in terms of activity processed a total of 10.24 million standardised containers (TEUs) last year, 18.8% more than in 2023, thanks to the ‘confidence and commitment of the port operators and shipping lines’.
A total of 516,842 trucks passed through the port facilities in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 8.1%. This increase in traffic was particularly driven by industrial products and agri-foodstuffs, which recorded an increase of 7.2%.
In terms of passenger traffic, a total of 3,047,387 transits were recorded at the port facilities in 2024, which meant a 13% growth compared to 2023.
The increase in passenger traffic was particularly due to the Operation Crossing the Strait or Marhaba campaign, which annually facilitates the transit of Moroccans living abroad during the summer season. Thus, in 2024, Operation Marhaba figures reached 850,000 passengers and 265,000 vehicles.
Also, the vehicle terminals in the port processed a total of 600,872 vehicles over the whole of last year, which is equivalent to an increase of 4% compared to the same period the previous year.
Exports of vehicles from the Renault factories in Melloussa, SOMACA in Casablanca and Stellantis in Kenitra reached 368,843 units, which shows the important evolution of the Moroccan automotive industry.
Ports on the Mediterranean Sea
In addition, the port of Tangier Med increased to 142 million tonnes of goods processed during 2024, representing an increase of 16.2% compared with the previous year.
The port of Tangier Med has established itself since its entry into operation as one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean and on the African continent. Significant growth is forecast for 2025: according to official reports, the revenues of the port complex are expected to reach 900 million dollars. This trend could continue in the following years with projections of 10.22 billion dirhams in 2026, equivalent to 1.022 billion dollars.
