Logistics Morocco seeks operator for Africa’s largest shipyard By Pramod Kumar April 14, 2025, 10:59 AM Unsplash+/Getty Images Morocco spent $300 million to build the shipyard to capture demand from southern Europe and serve African ships heading to Europe Morocco is seeking global companies or consortiums to run what it says will be Africa’s largest shipyard in Casablanca, according to a news report. State-owned National Ports Agency issued a tender last week, inviting bids from shipyard operators to develop, equip and operate the 52-acre facility for 30 years, Bloomberg reported citing communications director Abdellatif Lhouaoui. Morocco spent $300 million to build the shipyard to capture demand from southern Europe and serve African ships heading to Europe. The new facility has a 244 metre long and 40 metre wide dry dock and a vertical ship lift that can carry up to 9,000 tonnes. Farmers at risk from North Africa locust swarm IMF loans Morocco $4.5bn to support economy US levies render Middle East trade deals worthless, say analysts Lhouaoui said the Casablanca shipyard will help Morocco maintain and repair its military vessels locally. Bidders will be allowed to propose a ship-building component during the tender process. “It’s a niche activity which bidders can totally propose. We want to replicate the car industry story,” he told the news agency. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
