Rhenus and CCCM strengthen the logistics corridor with Morocco and announce their expansion to France, Italy and Türkiye

Euro-African Logistics

After a decade of collaboration with Moroccan operator CCCM, the Rhenus Group is boosting connectivity with Morocco. The logistics company will expand its network with new corridors from France, Italy, and Turkey, consolidating the North African country as a strategic hub for Euro-African supply chains.

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El Grupo Rhenus celebrates its tenth anniversary of strategic alliance with the Moroccan operator Compagnie Commerciale Charbonnière et Maritime (CCCM) announcing a significant expansion of its logistics corridors. Starting January 1, 2027, the company will add routes from Francia, Italia y Turquía, reinforcing the axis Europa Marruecos as a pillar for international trade.

A decade of exponential growth on the Spanish-Moroccan axis

Collaboration between Rhenus y CCCM has proven to be a growth engine for logistics between both continents. Over the last decade, the alliance has achieved operational integration that combines the global expertise of Rhenus with deep local knowledge of CCCMThe figures support this success: in 2025, 6.880 shipments were reached, representing an increase of 223% compared to 2019, while the volume of tons transported grew by 593% to 25.375.

"Our collaboration with CCCM It demonstrates that it is possible to offer fast and reliable logistics services between Europa y Marruecos "on a large scale," he stated. Xavier Gimenez, member of the Overland Steering Committee of Rhenus"The next step is to extend this model to other European markets," he added, emphasizing the scalability of the project.

The corridor España Marruecos It has become the backbone of this operation, offering transit times of between 48 and 72 hours. Shipments arrive at Tánger in approximately 48 hours Casablanca in 72 hours, with similar performance on return flows. This is made possible by scheduled departures and frequent groupage services through the hubs of Barcelona y Algeciras.

Key figures of the Rhenus-CCCM alliance and the Spain-Morocco corridor.

Indicator	Date
Shipment growth (2019-2025)	+223% (6.880 shipments in 2025)
Tonnage growth (2019-2025)	+593% (25.375 tons in 2025)
Transit time to Tangier	48 hours long.
Transit time to Casablanca	72 hours long.

Morocco consolidates its position as a strategic logistics hub

The expansion of Rhenus responds to the growing role of Marruecos as an industrial and logistics hub. Infrastructure investments and increased exports are positioning the country as a key platform for building more resilient supply chains among Europa y ÁfricaThis transformation has driven up demand for integrated logistics solutions, especially in high-value sectors such as automotive, textiles, manufacturing and temperature-controlled products.

New corridors for a pan-European network

With an eye on January 1, 2027, Rhenus is structuring new direct corridors from Francia, Italia y TurquíaThe plan includes the creation of consolidation centers in París, Lyon, Milán y Estambul, which will operate with direct and multimodal connections to TángerThe goal is to manage regular groupage flows and scalable volumes to serve strategic sectors such as automotive, fashion, machinery, food and the emerging energy sector.

To commemorate the tenth anniversary, both companies organized an event in Tánger which brought together about 80 executives from Europa and the North of África. At the event, Mohammed MorenoDirector General CCCMHe highlighted the strength of the alliance: “We are proud of everything we have built together over the past ten years. This partnership provides a solid foundation for continued growth in the future.” For his part, CCCM, subsidiary of Grupo Safari, plans to expand its presence to the ports of Nador y Dajla (Dakhla) and is building a new 15.000-pallet logistics platform in Aïn Sebaâ (Casablanca).

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Europe-Morocco logistics corridor

How does this expansion affect Spanish companies that export to Morocco?

The consolidation of the corridor from España The opening of new routes from other European countries reinforces the reliability and frequency of services. For Spanish companies, this translates into greater supply chain resilience and more robust connectivity, not only for bilateral flows but also for triangular operations involving... Francia, Italia o Turquía.

What competitive advantages does the Rhenus corridor offer compared to other alternatives?

The main advantage lies in the combination of fast and reliable transit times (48-72 hours) with a high frequency of departures and groupage services. The alliance with a strong local operator such as CCCM It also guarantees efficient customs management and a deep understanding of the Moroccan market, a key factor in avoiding delays.

Which industrial sectors will benefit most from these new logistics corridors?

The strategic sectors that will benefit the most are the automotive, textiles and fashion, industrial machinery, and food and agricultural productsThe expansion is also designed to support the needs of the growing renewable energy and chemical sectors, ensuring stable volumes and long-term sustainable growth.