Rabat– Morocco’s transport and logistics sectors have experienced robust growth in recent years, with key state operators reporting substantial revenue gains. Transport Minister Abdessamad Kayouh highlighted these achievements while presenting the sector’s budget plan to the Parliamentary Commission on Infrastructure, Energy, Mines, Environment, and Sustainable Development.
The National Railway Office (ONCF), for example, reported revenue of MAD 4.7 billion ($ 450 million) in 2024, up from MAD 3.63 billion ($ 347 million) in 2021, with projections exceeding MAD 5 billion ($480 million) in 2025. This growth reflects rising demand for rail services, improvements in service quality, network expansion, and increased freight transport, particularly of phosphates.
Similarly, the National Airports Office (ONDA) recorded revenue growth from MAD 3.3 billion ($ 316 million) in 2021 to nearly MAD 5.4 billion ($ 517 million) in 2024, a jump of over 60% in three years, with an operating profit of MAD 1.9 billion ($ 182 million) and a self-financing capacity of MAD 1.2 billion ($ 115 million), representing an 8% increase.
The National Transport and Logistics Company (SNTL) also recovered its momentum, posting revenue of MAD 712.1 million ($68 million), a 5% increase over 2023, reflecting improved efficiency in both transport and logistics services.
Parliamentary majority members praised the budget project, highlighting the clear roadmap for sector modernization. They also pointed to measures aimed at strengthening transport and logistics ahead of major upcoming events, including the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup, stressing the importance of modern infrastructure, equipment, and diverse transport options to support these large-scale events.
The majority also welcomed the sector’s resilience, particularly in rail, air, and maritime transport, while emphasizing the need to allocate sufficient funding to complete the 2022-2026 strategic plan, enhance competitiveness, and improve service quality.
Opposition members, however, raised concerns that the sector’s allocated resources remain insufficient. They pointed to gaps in the budget for rail transport, especially regarding territorial equity priorities, and urged the need for alternative transport solutions in rural areas to reduce reliance on informal transport services, boost local economic activity, and provide equitable access to social services.
They also highlighted the lack of detailed indicators and realistic benchmarks in the budget for renewing the road transport vehicle fleet, a key aspect of the sector’s modernization, safety improvement, and service quality enhancement.
