New Morocco-Saudi Arabia Shipping Line to Boost Bilateral Trade and Support Over 100 Moroccan Exporters

Rabat, The Gulf Observer: More than 100 Moroccan companies stand to benefit from a newly planned direct shipping line between Morocco and Saudi Arabia, aimed at significantly enhancing trade and investment ties between the two nations. The strategic initiative is expected to cut transit time for goods from four weeks to just four days, offering exporters a faster, more efficient, and competitive route into the Saudi market.

Khalid Benjelloun, President of the Moroccan-Saudi Business Council, emphasized the transformative potential of the project, stating that the new line will position Moroccan products — especially in sectors such as fresh food, automobiles, sugar, and textiles — to meet rising demand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“This shipping line is not merely a logistics improvement; it is a strategic gateway to economic integration with the Gulf,” Benjelloun noted. He added that while the shipping line may face financial challenges in its initial years, its long-term impact on trade facilitation and economic cooperation will be substantial.

Economic relations between Morocco and Saudi Arabia have shown marked progress in recent years, with increased bilateral trade volumes and a rise in joint ventures. The new maritime route is expected to solidify this trajectory, providing a vital logistical backbone for enhanced commercial exchanges.

The project aligns with broader efforts by both countries to deepen bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including trade, logistics, and investment — all viewed as central to driving mutual growth and regional development.

By offering Moroccan exporters a faster and more reliable shipping alternative, the initiative is set to open new opportunities in the Gulf market and reinforce Morocco’s role as a strategic trading partner within the region.