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Red Sea issues open new prospects for Nador port
The article highlights that disruptions in the Red Sea caused by security tensions in the Bab el-Mandeb region have led shipping companies to adopt longer routes around the Cape of Good Hope instead of passing through the Suez Canal to enhance the safety of their vessels. This shift directs a portion of global trade movement toward ports along the western Mediterranean, particularly the port of Tangier Med, which has benefited from its strategic location and infrastructure. In 2025, it handled over 11 million TEUs. Although costs are higher and transit times longer between East Asia and Europe (around 40 days compared to 20 through the Suez Canal), these changes create significant opportunities for Moroccan ports—especially with the upcoming operation of the Nador port on the western Mediterranean, which aims to handle 3.5 million TEUs annually. This development strengthens Morocco’s position as a new logistics and commercial hub amid fluctuations in maritime routes caused by global security and economic conditions.
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