Low-emission ship operator Samskip has officially launched of its new shortsea service connecting Agadir and Casablanca in Morocco directly with the UK and the Netherlands.
The new Morocco–Europe service is designed to move cargo of all types from fresh produce to industrial materials faster, greener, and smarter, providing a viable alternative to long-haul road transport. Supported by dedicated vessels, advanced reefer technology, and multimodal connections across Europe, the service is claimed to bring unmatched speed, reliability, and sustainability to a dynamic trade corridor.
Samskip Group CEO Ólafur Orri Ólafsson said: “This connection marks a milestone for Samskip, as well as for the future of logistics between North Africa and Northern Europe. We’ve listened closely to the needs of growers, exporters, and importers, and built a service that puts their success first, combining reliability, sustainability, and scale.”
With weekly sailings from Agadir and Casablanca to Tilbury and Rotterdam, the Samskip Morocco–Europe service connects exporters directly to destinations across Europe. In Agadir, the focus remains on refrigerated and frozen produce, while Casablanca now serves as a hub for a broader spectrum of exports, including automotive parts, chemicals, packaging, and construction materials.
To support this route, Samskip has invested in a new fleet of GPS-equipped reefer containers, equipped with Controlled Atmosphere technology to regulate oxygen, CO₂, humidity, and temperature.
Ólafsson added: “Every shipment represents reliability and trust. With our advanced reefer technology and integrated customs solutions, we’re ensuring that every customer, from farmers to industrial suppliers, can trade with confidence.”
It is said that by shifting from road to sea, Moroccan exporters can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 80% while benefiting from a faster, more predictable service. Samskip uses its own in-house customs clearance and local expert teams in both Morocco and Europe to aid end-to-end simplicity, transparency, and reliability.
Image: ‘Samskip Toubkal’ (source: Samskip)
