Marrakech – Marsa Maroc, Morocco’s leading port operator, has signed a management contract with National Port Authority of Liberia to operate the Port of Monrovia starting in the first half of 2026.
Awarded following an international tender, the agreement designates Marsa Maroc as the winning bidder. Through its subsidiary, Marsa Maroc International Logistics (MMIL), the company will carry out rehabilitation works, deploy port-handling equipment, and provide bulk cargo expertise to operate two jetties at the port.
This initial phase forms part of a broader strategic partnership. In a second stage, Marsa Maroc plans to pursue a concession to develop and operate a new multipurpose terminal designed to handle the lion’s share of Liberia’s commercial trade flows.
The Port of Monrovia is Liberia’s primary deep-water facility, concentrating the majority of the country’s import and export activity and serving as the central maritime gateway for its economy.
Beyond its commercial scope, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to modernizing Liberia’s port infrastructure by combining Marsa Maroc’s operational know-how with the strategic objectives of Liberia’s port authority.
It also aligns with Morocco’s broader pan-African strategy, which seeks to export Moroccan expertise, strengthen South-South cooperation, and position Moroccan operators as long-term partners in Africa’s infrastructure development.
Marsa Maroc currently operates 34 terminals across 20 ports, handling more than 60 million tons of cargo annually. The company’s stock, listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange, rose 1.36% to MAD 895 ($98.04) following the announcement.
According to the latest published financial data, Marsa Maroc recorded an 8% increase in cargo traffic during the first nine months of 2025, reaching 50.7 million tons compared to the same period in the previous year.
Revenue increased 16% year-on-year to MAD 4.305 billion ($471.58 million), driven by increased domestic container traffic and the integration of new logistics services.
This makes Liberia the third African location for Marsa Maroc, joining other Moroccan companies that have intensified investments on the continent, including Moroccan banks, fertilizer producer OCP, and mining group Managem.
Marsa Maroc announced last year expansion plans for West and East Africa, including two terminals at Cotonou port in Benin and an oil and gas terminal in Djibouti. In December, the company acquired a 45% stake in Spain’s Boluda Maritime Terminals (BMT) for €80 million ($94 million).
The Liberia project aligns with Marsa Maroc’s strategic plan “Marsa 2030” and reinforces its position as a reference port operator capable of integrating large-scale projects alongside leading international partners.