Marsa Maroc and CMA Terminals, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, have finalized an agreement to jointly operate the West Container Terminal at the Port of Nador West Med, a new strategic hub on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast.
A joint venture, owned 51% by Marsa Maroc and 49% by CMA Terminals, will manage and develop the terminal. The agreement, subject to regulatory approval, marks a key milestone in the partnership first outlined in October 2024 between the Tanger Med Group and CMA CGM.
Set to begin operations in 2027, the terminal will have an annual capacity of 1.8 million TEUs. It will feature 900 meters of quay, an 18-meter draft, and 37.5 hectares of yard space across a total area of 60 hectares. The facility will ultimately be equipped with eight ship-to-shore cranes (STS).
As a result of this strategic alliance, the terminal will combine CMA CGM’s global maritime network and cargo-generating capacity with Marsa Maroc’s local expertise and operational excellence. Together, they aim to develop a state-of-the-art terminal that meets international standards of efficiency and connectivity.
The new facility will position Nador West Med as a major Mediterranean transshipment hub, enhancing Morocco’s integration into global shipping routes and strengthening its role in international trade.
Located near the Strait of Gibraltar in the Bay of Betoya, at the mouth of the Oued Kert River, Nador West Med enjoys a prime geographic location. The port complements CMA CGM’s existing operations in the Western Mediterranean and reinforces Morocco’s position as a leading logistics gateway between Africa, Europe, and Asia.
