German logistics company Rhenus is expanding its transport network between Europe and Morocco after seeing strong growth in freight volumes through its partnership with Moroccan operator CCCM. The two companies handled 6,880 shipments in 2025, up 223% from 2019. They also transported 25,375 tonnes of goods, a 593% increase over the same period.
After ten years of working together, Rhenus now wants to build on its Spain to Morocco route by adding new links with France, Italy and Türkiye.
Xavier Gimenez, a member of Rhenus’ Land Transport Steering Committee, said the partnership had shown that “fast and reliable logistics between Europe and Morocco can be provided on a large scale.” He added that “the next step” is to expand the model “to other European markets.”
The company’s main freight route connects Spain with Morocco. Goods arrive in Tangier in about 48 hours and Casablanca in around 72 hours. Similar delivery times are available for shipments travelling from Morocco to Europe.
The service includes regular departures, frequent groupage shipments and routes through Barcelona and Algeciras.
Rhenus says it now wants to move more goods and increase the number of services. It sees Morocco as an important gateway linking Europe, Africa and global trade because of its transport infrastructure, export industries and growing role in supply chains.
Most of the freight comes from the automotive, textile, manufacturing and temperature-controlled goods sectors, which depend on fast and reliable deliveries.
The company plans to launch new freight corridors from France, Italy and Türkiye on 1 January 2027.
The network will include five groupage hubs across Europe and Central Asia, including Paris, Lyon, Milan and Istanbul, all connected to Tangier through direct and multimodal transport links.
The expanded network will support industries including automotive, textiles and clothing, machinery, food and agriculture, chemicals and new energy.
Rhenus and CCCM also brought together around 80 customers and partners from Europe and North Africa in Tangier to discuss future supply chain needs.
Mohammed Moreno, Managing Director of CCCM, said the past decade reflected what the two companies had “built together” and described the partnership as “a solid foundation for continued growth.”
