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Marsa Maroc and MSC’s Terminal Investment Limited Secure Joint Control of West Med Container Terminal
Marsa Maroc has finalized the entry of Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), a subsidiary of MSC Group, into the capital of West Med Container Terminal (WMCT). After the transaction, TIL will own 50 % minus one share while Marsa Maroc retains 50 % plus one share, giving both parties equal voting power. The partnership, first signed in February 2025, targets the development of the East Container Terminal at Nador West Med port, which will feature 1,520 m of quay, an 18‑m draft and a planned capacity of 3.4 million EVP, with the first phase expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Transaction Overview
Marsa Maroc has completed the entry of Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), a subsidiary of the MSC Group, into the share capital of West Med Container Terminal (WMCT), the concessionaire of the East Container Terminal at Nador West Med port.
Shareholding Structure
Following the deal, TIL holds 50 % minus one share, while Marsa Maroc holds 50 % plus one share of WMCT’s capital and voting rights.
Background of the Partnership
The two companies signed a partnership agreement in February 2025 to develop the East Container Terminal at Nador West Med. The terminal will feature:
- Quay length: 1,520 meters
- Draft: 18 meters
- Land area: 70 hectares
- Target capacity: 3.4 million EVP (twenty‑foot equivalent units)
- Phase 1 commissioning: Late 2026
Future Milestones
The first phase of the terminal is scheduled to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2026, marking a significant step forward for Morocco’s container handling capabilities.