Tanger Med Port Complex
Africa's largest port by container throughput, strategically positioned at the Strait of Gibraltar.
Tanger Med is a major port complex on the Strait of Gibraltar in northern Morocco, approximately 40 km east of Tangier. It is Africa's largest port by container throughput and ranks among the top 25 globally, handling over 9 million TEU annually following the opening of Tanger Med 2 in 2019. The complex includes container terminals, a vehicle terminal, a passenger and ferry terminal, and free trade zones. The total investment across all phases exceeds $8 billion. Operated primarily by APM Terminals, Eurogate, and Marsa Maroc, it serves as a major trans-shipment hub linking Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
- 01Establish Morocco as the leading trans-shipment hub in the Mediterranean and Africa
- 02Capture container traffic at the intersection of major East-West and North-South shipping lanes
- 03Attract foreign direct investment through integrated free trade zones
- 04Create a world-class automotive export hub linked to Renault and other plants
- 05Generate large-scale employment in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region
- 06Diversify Morocco's economy beyond agriculture and phosphates
2007 · completed
Tanger Med 1 Opens
The first phase of the port opened with an initial capacity of 3 million TEU, instantly transforming Morocco's maritime sector.
2012 · completed
Renault Plant Operational
The nearby Renault-Nissan plant in Melloussa reached full production, making Tanger Med a major vehicle export port.
2019 · completed
Tanger Med 2 Inaugurated
The second major port phase opened, adding 6 million TEU capacity and making Tanger Med Africa's largest container port.
2023 · completed
9 Million TEU Milestone
The port handled over 9 million TEU in a single year, ranking it among the world's top 20 container ports.
2024 · in progress
Green Port Initiatives
Tanger Med Authority launched sustainability initiatives including shore power, LNG bunkering studies, and solar energy for port operations.
2025 · in progress
Capacity Optimization
Ongoing expansion of free zone industrial facilities and logistics platforms to maximize the port ecosystem.
Project Authority
Tanger Med Special Agency (TMSA)
The Moroccan state agency responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing the entire Tanger Med port complex and free zones.
Terminal Operators
APM Terminals / Eurogate
International terminal operators that manage the main container terminals under long-term concessions.
Terminal Operator
Marsa Maroc
Morocco's national port operator that runs additional container and multipurpose terminals at Tanger Med.
Strategic Owner
Government of Morocco
The national government provided strategic vision and public funding as part of broader economic modernization plans.
- 18 m deep-water berths for Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS)
- Automated stacking cranes and ship-to-shore gantries
- Ro-Ro vehicle terminal for automotive exports
- Rail connection to national rail network
- Integrated port community and logistics information system
- LNG bunkering and green port initiatives
What it means for the community
Tanger Med has transformed Morocco into Africa's top maritime nation, generating over 80,000 jobs in the port and associated free zones. The port complex contributes significantly to Morocco's GDP and has attracted over $1 billion in annual FDI to the Tangier region. It has positioned Morocco as a critical node in global supply chains, with 180+ ports connected worldwide, and the free zones host over 1,100 companies including major automotive and aerospace manufacturers.
- Tanger Med Special Agency (TMSA)
- Government of Morocco
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