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Can Tangier rescue Morocco from Casablanca’s port congestion?

Fishing boats in Essaouira Harbor, Morocco. Photo by Hamza Laafou @Pexels
Fishing boats in Essaouira Harbor, Morocco. Photo by Hamza Laafou @Pexels

Justice Nwafor

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  • Casablanca handles about 35% of Morocco’s port traffic
  • Maersk rail corridor redirects cargo through Tangier as congestion intensifies

 

RABAT, MOROCCO – Casablanca’s worsening port congestion is pushing Morocco towards Tangier as the kingdom races to build a more resilient trade network before the 2030 World Cup.

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