RABAT, Feb 12 – Marsa Maroc has signed a management contract with the National Port Authority of Liberia to operate two jetties at the Port of Monrovia, with operations set to begin in the first half of 2026.
The agreement follows an international tender in which Marsa Maroc emerged as the winning bidder. Under the contract, the company will act through its subsidiary, Marsa Maroc International Logistics, to rehabilitate infrastructure, deploy port handling equipment and provide bulk cargo expertise.
The Port of Monrovia is Liberia’s main deep water facility and handles the majority of the country’s imports and exports. The management contract formalises a memorandum of understanding signed in November 2024 and marks the first phase of a broader partnership between the two parties.
In a second phase, Marsa Maroc plans to pursue a concession to develop and operate a new multipurpose terminal at the same port. The project aims to expand capacity and improve operational performance.
Liberia has introduced regulatory and institutional reforms in recent years to strengthen port operations. These measures include the creation of a maritime ports regulatory authority and the decentralisation of port management. A 2024 note from the U.S. Department of Commerce said the Port of Monrovia faces high handling costs and administrative delays.
Marsa Maroc operates 34 terminals across 20 ports and handles more than 60 million tons of cargo annually, according to company data. In the first nine months of 2025, cargo traffic rose 8 percent to 50.7 million tons. Revenue increased 16 percent year on year to MAD 4.305 billion, equivalent to about $471.6 million.
The Liberia contract expands Marsa Maroc’s footprint in Africa as the company continues its regional growth strategy.
