Tanger, Morocco
Gateway city where Africa meets Europe, blending ancient medina charm with strategic maritime importance.
Port Overview
Tanger Med, located in northern Morocco on the Strait of Gibraltar, is Africa’s largest port by container capacity and ranks among the world’s top 20 container ports. Its strategic position at the Mediterranean’s western entrance makes it a critical hub for global trade, linking Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The port’s annual container handling capacity is 9 million TEUs, supporting a vast industrial zone and serving as a major transshipment and logistics center for both Africa and Europe. Tanger Med’s efficiency, scale, and connectivity underpin its role as a cornerstone of regional and international maritime trade.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Tanger Med, Morocco’s main port complex, features four container terminals with a combined capacity of 9 million TEUs, a general cargo terminal, a hydrocarbon terminal, and a dedicated vehicle terminal. Key equipment includes high-capacity ship-to-shore cranes, automated stacking cranes, and advanced terminal operating systems. The port also utilizes automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for container movement, supporting efficient, high-volume cargo handling and transshipment operations.
Container Terminals
Tanger Med, Morocco’s leading container port, features four container terminals with a combined capacity of 9 million TEUs, making it the largest in Africa. The port offers over 4 km of deep-water berths (drafts up to 18 meters) and is highly automated, utilizing digital berth planning, auto mooring systems, and advanced simulation tools. Major operators include APM Terminals (MedPort Tangier), Eurogate, and Marsa Maroc. APM Terminals’ MedPort Tangier alone now handles 5.2 million TEUs annually after recent expansion. The port serves as a critical hub for global shipping lines and regional trade.
Port Services
Main Services at Port of Tanger Med
The Port of Tanger Med offers comprehensive maritime services including:
Container Operations: Container handling and transshipment with 9 million TEU annual capacity across four terminals
Cargo Facilities: General cargo, dry bulk, vehicle terminal (1 million vehicles annually), and hydrocarbon storage
Logistics Services: Bonded warehousing, storage facilities, and freeport zone operations
Port Services: Customs clearance, inspection services, and ship agency support available 24/7
Passenger Operations: Ferry and Ro-Ro services connecting to European destinations with 7 million passenger capacity
Global Connectivity
Tanger Med, Morocco’s premier port complex, is a pivotal hub connecting Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It offers direct maritime links to over 180 ports in 70 countries across five continents, including major markets in Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, West Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The port serves as a critical gateway for container, Ro-Ro, and passenger traffic, with efficient multimodal connections—rail, road, and ferry—enabling rapid distribution to Moroccan cities and key European destinations. Its strategic location at the Strait of Gibraltar ensures short transit times to Southern Europe and robust access to global shipping lanes.
Port Statistics
Tanger Med Port, Morocco
- TEU Throughput (2024): 10.24 million TEU
- World Ranking: 17th largest container port globally
- Number of Berths: Over 40 berths across all terminals
- Port Area: Approximately 1,000 hectares (including logistics and industrial zones)
- Shipping Lines: Served by all major global carriers, including Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, and Ocean Network Express; direct connections to 180 ports in 70 countries
