The Danish logistics group A.P. Moller–Maersk, through its infrastructure arm A.P. Moller Capital and its port subsidiary APM Terminals, has reinforced its long-term commitment to Morocco with the final close of a $243 million (approximately MAD 2.24 billion) transport and logistics investment fund in early 2026.
The fund, managed by APM Capital Morocco, secured:
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MAD 1.64 billion ($178 million) from Moroccan institutional investors
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MAD 600 million ($65 million) from A.P. Moller Capital’s Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II (EMIF II)
This initiative was launched under Morocco’s Mohammed VI Investment Fund, which aims to mobilize private capital to accelerate strategic sectors including logistics and transport.
According to A.P. Moller Capital, the fund will target investments in:
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Port and terminal logistics infrastructure
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Inland logistics platforms and warehousing
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Cold chain and distribution networks
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Air cargo handling facilities
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Third-party logistics (3PL) providers
Tangier Med: Africa’s Largest Container Hub Anchored by APM Terminals
These investments reinforce Morocco’s flagship port, Tangier Med Port, where APM Terminals operates one of its most advanced global terminals.
Key performance figures underline Tangier Med’s global importance:
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8.61 million TEUs handled in 2024, ranking among the top 20 container ports worldwide
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More than 180 ports connected globally
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Handling capacity exceeding 9 million TEUs annually
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Over 1,000 port calls per month
APM Terminals operates TC1, one of the port’s main container terminals, with an annual capacity of approximately 3.5 million TEUs.
Tangier Med is strategically located just 14 km from Europe, making it one of the closest African logistics hubs to the European market.
Strategic Objective: Position Morocco as Africa’s Logistics Control Tower
According to Ghislane Guedira, CEO of APM Capital Morocco, the objective of the fund is to:
“Support the development of efficient logistics infrastructure and strengthen Morocco’s role as a regional logistics hub.”
This investment comes at a time when Morocco is benefiting from:
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Nearshoring trends from Europe
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Growth in automotive exports exceeding 700,000 vehicles annually
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Increasing transshipment flows serving West and Central Africa
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Expansion of African intra-continental trade under AfCFTA
APM Terminals’ continued expansion confirms a structural shift in global logistics, with Morocco increasingly serving as a control tower for African supply chains.
For operators across West Africa and Central Africa, including countries such as Ivory Coast, Senegal, Cameroon, and Gabon, Tangier Med is becoming a critical gateway for cargo consolidation, redistribution, and global connectivity.
Direct Impact on African Supply Chains
The expansion of APM Terminals-linked logistics infrastructure in Morocco will deliver measurable operational benefits:
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Reduction in cargo transit times between Africa and Europe
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Improved reliability of shipping schedules
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Lower logistics costs through consolidation
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Enhanced cold chain capabilities for food and pharmaceutical logistics
These improvements strengthen Morocco’s position not only as a transshipment hub but also as a strategic logistics platform serving the entire African continent.
