CONSOLIDATING MEDITERRANEAN LEADERSHIP: TANGER MED CROSSES THE 10 MILLION CONTAINER MARK
CONTAINER TRAFFIC: 10.24 MILLION CONTAINERS HANDLED
The port complex handled 10,241,392 containers* in 2024, representing a growth of 18.8% increase compared to 2023. This performance is the result of the trust and commitment of port operators and shipping lines, as well as the high productivity levels achieved by all teams. This result was also made possible by the strengthening of certain facilities, the commissioning of new equipment, and the optimization of maritime calls, which helped reduce waiting and maneuvering times.
* In TEU: Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit
RO-RO TRAFFIC ON THE RISE
Tanger Med Port handled 516,842 trucks in 2024, reflecting an 8.1% growth compared to 2023. This traffic was primarily driven by industrial products, which grew by 6.8%, and agribusiness traffic, which increased by 7.2%.
PASSENGER TRAFFIC: OVER 3 MILLION PASSENGERS RECORDED
A total of 3,047,387 passengers transited through Tanger Med Port Complex in 2024, marking a 13% increase compared to 2023. The Marhaba campaign, which constitutes the main passenger transit period, was conducted under optimal conditions during its 2024 edition.
STEADY GROWTH IN NEW VEHICLE TRAFFIC
The Port Complex’s two vehicle terminals handled a total of 600,872 vehicles in 2024, representing a 4% increase compared to the previous year. This includes 368,843 vehicles exported by the Renault factories in Melloussa and SOMACA in Casablanca, 170,519 vehicles exported by the Stellantis plant in Kenitra, 34,100 vehicles in transshipment, and 27,410 vehicles imported.
TRAFFIC OF SOLID AND LIQUID BULK IN EVOLUTION
Solid bulk traffic remained stable, with a slight growth of 1% compared to the previous year, totaling 584,945 tons handled. Meanwhile, hydrocarbon volumes reached 7,640,524 tons, reflecting a 22% decrease compared to 2023. This drop is mainly attributed to the transfer of part of the imports to newly commissioned storage facilities in other Moroccan ports.
GLOBAL TONNAGE INCREASE
Tanger Med Port Complex handled a total of 142 million tons of goods in 2024, representing a 16.2% increase compared to 2023.
GROWTH IN MARITIME CALLS
The Port Complex recorded 17,479 maritime calls in 2024, marking a 3.42% increase compared to 2023. Among these, 1,217 mega-ships (longer than 290 meters) were recorded, reflecting a 13.74% growth compared to the previous year. These results reflect the collective commitment of port operators, local authorities, and administrations in managing the port’s daily operations, aiming to support the significant transformations of global maritime trade.
