By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Oubangui Médias
Morocco is advancing the Nador West Med port complex and the Tanger Med 3 project, two infrastructure developments intended to strengthen its position in maritime transport. Described as strategic projects driven by King Mohammed VI, they aim to develop the country’s role as a hub between Europe and other regions, according to Oubangui Médias.
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Mohammed VI launches Tanger Med 3 and accelerates work on Nador West Med, whose first terminal is due to open soon.
29 OctNador West Med attracts 54 billion dirhams in Morocco
29 OctMohammed VI says port projects must benefit local communities
28 OctFirst Nador West Med terminal to open in coming daysMorocco’s Nador West Med port complex represents a total investment of 54 billion dirhams and is expected to reach a capacity of 5.3 million containers. The eastern terminal will offer 3.5 million containers and the western terminal 1.8 million, while the expansion of Tanger Med and Tanger Med 3 continues, according to the Royal Cabinet.
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Mohammed VI chaired a working meeting in Rabat on progress at the Nador West Med port and industrial complex and the expansion of Tanger Med. The first Nador West Med terminal is due to become operational in the coming days, while construction of the new Tanger Med 3 port has begun, Le Matin reports.
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Mohammed VI called for the Nador West Med and Tanger Med port projects to benefit the provinces concerned and tangibly improve living conditions. At a working meeting in Rabat on Wednesday 28 October, the king also called for faster training for young people in jobs created by these activities, according to Libe Maroc.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Libération (Maroc) ·
King Mohammed VI reviewed progress on Nador West Med and launched construction of Tanger Med 3 during a working session at the Royal Palace in Rabat, according to LesEco.ma, Infomediaire, TelQuel and Yabiladi. Nador West Med’s first terminal is due to open soon, while Tanger Med 3 will add 4.5 million containers in annual capacity. The projects are expected to create 20,000 indirect jobs; Infomediaire also cites 14,000 direct jobs, compared with 1,400 according to Yabiladi.
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