A this occasion, the Emirati Minister ofEconomy stressed that this logistics center, in addition to its economic and investment importance, reflects the depth and solidity of relations between Morocco and the Emirates United Arabs, especially between the leaders of the two countries.
This inauguration also attests to the willingness of the two countries to increasingly support economic cooperation and to benefit from their significant experience in vital value-added sectors, including the fields of transport and logistics, he said. to remark.
M. Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri added that the indicators of the evolution of Emirati investments in Morocco, especially in recent years, in terms of quantity and quality, confirm that Morocco has become an important pole of attraction for foreign investments, especially in the North of the Kingdom.
This region, he continued, has an important geographical location as an essential link between Africa and Europe, in addition to its state-of-the-art infrastructure, noting that these factors have made the North of the Kingdom one of the most important regions in the world, especially in the areas logistics and industrial.
For her part, Ms. Fattah Alaoui welcomed the remarkable dimensions of this Emirati project, which constitutes another constituent element of economic cooperation distinguished and strong political relations between Morocco and the Emirates United Arabs thanks to the wisdom and foresight of the leaders of the two countries, as well as the judicious vision of HM King Mohammed VI, who has made Morocco in recent years a reference in terms of balanced development, sustainable economy, and a unique regional industrial and logistics hub.
For his part, the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mohamed Abdeljalinoted that the Emirati investment project will improve the logistics offer in northern Morocco, create new job opportunities and support economic competitiveness and the dynamism of exports, adding that the opening of this center also reinforces the development of cooperation between the two countries in the creation of qualitative logistics platforms, in a region which has a reference port in plein structural transformation and development.
The enlightened vision of HM King Mohammed VI regarding the development of the economy and the strategic location of the Tangier port With on the main maritime routes has enabled this mega-infrastructure to attract foreign investment with high export value, facilitate the realization of their projects and ensure encouraging results, Mr. Abdeljalil observed.
For his part, the Director General of the Port Authority of Tangier With (TMPA)Mehdi Tazi Riffinoted that the new Emirati logistics platform, which extends over an area of 14,500 m2, has benefited, like international giants, from the appropriate conditions that Morocco is keen to provide to investors in the logistics and industrial fields, as well as the general dynamism of the economic situation and the quality export structures of the Tangier port With.
He also pointed out that the investment component in Tangier With has experienced strong growth and significant investment flows, which reflects the confidence of investors and the interest they place in a Moroccan economy that is making great strides.
According to the Emirati group, the new center employs a workforce of 100 people and offers a storage capacity of 15,000 pallets, with a secure mezzanine for the management of 10,000 boxes of electronic parts and 14 docks allowing an incoming and outgoing flow of 80 trucks per day.
Established since 2016 in Morocco, Emirates Logistics employs more than 350 professionals, manages 47,600 m2 of storage spread over 5 logistics centers and operates a fleet of 32 trucks.
The same source adds that with this new site, Emirates Logistics confirms its leading position in logistics services in Morocco and Africa by offering tailor-made solutions that meet customer challenges by relying on talented and flexible teams, modern and in-house infrastructure and equipment, a working environment secure and responsible, reliable and innovative technological systems and processes.
The inauguration ceremony was also marked by the presence of the wali of the region Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima (TTA)Mohamed Mhidiathe President of the Regional Council, Omar Morothe Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Special Agency Tangier-MediterraneanFouad Worryof the CEO of the Agency for the Promotion and Development of the North (APDN)Moonir El Bouyoussfiother personalities from the world of finance and the economy, as well as representatives of professional bodies and local elected officials.
