A new maritime transport line linking the port of Agadir to that of Dakar will soon be launched. This line, operated by RoRo – Passenger (ROPAX) vessels, will allow the transport of trucks, their goods and their drivers, thus offering an alternative to land transport. This project, led by the shipping company Atlas Marine, benefits from the support of various public and private actors in the Souss Massa region.
Good news for exporters in the Souss Massa region: a new maritime line linking Agadir to Dakar will soon be put into service, operated by RoRo-Passenger (ROPAX) type vessels. This line, which will be operational in the coming weeks, will directly connect the ports of the capital of Souss Massa and the Senegalese capital. The shipping company Atlas Marine will provide this connection, transporting trucks with drivers between the two countries.
Objective and benefits of the project
This project aims to circumvent several challenges of land transport, such as high costs due to hydrocarbon prices, safety on the roads, wear and tear on trucks and the carbon footprint of exported products. By offering a maritime alternative, this line represents an effective solution to improve the competitiveness of the region’s exports.
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The initiative has received major support from CGEM Souss Massa and various national and local actors, who see it as a concrete symbol of the South-South partnership. Among those involved are the wali of the region, Saaïd Amzazi, the president of the Region, Karim Achengli, the Souss Massa Regional Investment Center, Said Dor, the president of the Souss Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services Massa, as well as port teams, including the National Ports Agency, Marsa Maroc and the port captaincy. The Moroccan ambassador to Senegal, Hassan Naciri, and the Senegalese authorities also played a crucial role in the implementation of this project. Additionally, Atlas Marine Ltd, represented by its CEO Ben Sharp, has been a key player in this initiative.
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Recently, a delegation of economic operators, led by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of the Souss Massa region, went to Dakar for discussions with several public and private actors. This mission made it possible to strengthen economic ties between the two countries and accelerate the launch of this strategic maritime line.
