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Why Are MSC and CMA CGM Betting on the Same Port?

Two rivals. Two terminals. But who stands to gain the most?

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Maritime Analytica
Oct 21, 2026
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MSC has chosen a new gateway.

So has CMA CGM.

Both are investing in Nador West Med, Morocco.

But they are backing different terminals.

Tanger Med already handles over 11m TEU.

Yet both carriers see room for another hub.

For shippers and ports, this could change route choices.

So what are they really securing?

Here are 5️⃣ signals behind it:


1️⃣ MSC secured the eastern terminal

MSC’s TIL completed its investment in January.

It holds 50%, minus one share.

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