| Name | Marsa Maroc (Société d’Exploitation des Ports) |
|---|---|
| Sector | Transport and logistics, port operations |
| Listed | Casablanca Stock Exchange, since 2016 |
Who is Marsa Maroc?
Marsa Maroc is Morocco’s main port terminal operator. It handles containers, bulk goods, vehicles and general cargo in many ports, from Casablanca to Tanger Med, Agadir, Jorf Lasfar, Nador and Laâyoune. The State listed it on the stock exchange in 2016, and many individuals have been shareholders since.
Why investors follow Marsa Maroc
- An infrastructure business with long-term concessions that give visibility.
- Growing Moroccan trade and container transshipment.
- New terminals and big port projects such as Nador West Med.
- A dividend policy followed by income investors.
Risks to watch
- World trade and shipping traffic.
- Competition from other port operators on some terminals.
- Large investments to equip new terminals.
- Renewal of concessions and changes to port rules.
Key figures to follow
Total traffic (tonnes) and container traffic (TEU), revenue and operating margin, investment programme and debt, dividend per share.
Frequently asked questions
Does Marsa Maroc pay a dividend every year?
Marsa Maroc has historically paid regular dividends. The amount is voted each year by the general meeting.
Does Marsa Maroc run Tanger Med?
Marsa Maroc runs a container terminal inside the Tanger Med port complex, alongside other operators. The port itself is managed by a separate authority.
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