MARSA MAROC LAUNCHES CABOTAGE OPERATIONS

Marsa Maroc began cabotage operations in October 2024 in partnership with LafargeHolcim Maroc. This partnership provides for the implementation of an integrated logistics solution, including the coastal shipping of clinker between the ports of Agadir and Laâyoune, and its handling at both ports.

A cabotage operation makes it possible to transfer almost 6,000 tonnes of clinker between Agadir and Laâyoune by sea shipment, instead of several truck journeys previously required to transport similar volumes overland.

Switching to sea transport not only reduces CO2 emissions and relieves congestion on the roads, but also allows us to increase the volume and fluidity of flows, reduce the rate of loss of goods during transfer, and ensure the safety of goods and the reliability of transit time. Ultimately, all these benefits enable customers to better manage their Supply Chain.

This approach confirms Marsa Maroc’s determination to include environmental issues in its development projects, and to establish CSR as an essential component in supporting its partners in their sustainable growth strategy.

This project will enable Marsa Maroc to kick-start its development in coastal shipping, in line with its 2030 development strategy, which positions Marsa Maroc as a benchmark port, logistics and maritime partner in Morocco and Africa, offering integrated, digitized and sustainable solutions.