RABAT, June 13 – Africa’s largest port, Tanger Med Port has been ranked the sixth most efficient container port in the world in the 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), reinforcing its position as a critical gateway linking Africa, Europe and global trade routes.
The latest edition of the index places Tanger Med among the world’s leading maritime hubs, alongside major ports in China, Asia and Europe.
The Moroccan port was ranked behind Chinese ports Fuzhou, Dalian, Mawan and Chiwan, as well as Port of Salalah, while outperforming numerous established global shipping centres.
According to the CPPI report, Tanger Med has consistently maintained strong performance over the past six years, recording scores of 133 in 2020, 128 in 2021, 125 in 2022, 139 in 2023, 136 in 2024 and 134 in 2025.
Although annual scores have fluctuated slightly, the port has remained firmly within the world’s top-performing container terminals.
Its latest ranking also makes Tanger Med the highest-ranked port in the Mediterranean region, ahead of major competitors such as Port of Algeciras, which ranked 12th globally, and Port Said Port, which placed 15th.
The performance reflects years of investment in port infrastructure, digitalisation and logistics efficiency aimed at reducing vessel turnaround times and improving operational reliability.
Tanger Med has increasingly strengthened its role as a major transshipment hub, handling cargo flows between Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Published annually by the World Bank Group in partnership with S&P Global Market Intelligence, the Container Port Performance Index has become one of the most widely referenced benchmarks for measuring port efficiency worldwide.
The index evaluates ports based primarily on “vessel time in port”, a key indicator of operational performance and supply chain efficiency.
According to the report, efficient ports play an increasingly important role as global supply chains continue to face disruptions from geopolitical tensions, climate-related events and volatility in international shipping networks.
The World Bank noted that delays at ports can create ripple effects throughout global supply chains, increasing transportation costs and reducing overall trade efficiency.
At the same time, congestion and longer vessel turnaround times place additional pressure on shipping capacity, further amplifying disruptions across international trade routes.
Tanger Med’s continued strong performance highlights Morocco’s growing importance in global maritime logistics and supports the country’s ambition to position itself as a leading trade and industrial hub connecting Africa with international markets.
The ranking also underscores the strategic value of investments in transport infrastructure, digital systems and supply chain resilience as competition among global ports intensifies.
