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Rabat – The latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025 shows that Morocco’s Tanger Med remains one of the most efficient ports in the world, ranking sixth globally, alongside major hubs in China, Asia, and Europe.
The index, which measures how long vessels spend in port, places Tanger Med with strong and stable performance over time: 133 in 2020, 128 in 2021, 125 in 2022, 139 in 2023, 136 in 2024, and 134 in 2025.
While scores fluctuate slightly year to year, the Moroccan port consistently stays within the global top tier, confirming its role as a key logistics hub connecting Africa, Europe, and global trade routes.
Tanger Med’s position is especially significant because it competes directly with some of the busiest ports in the world. The top of the ranking is led by Fuzhou and Dalian in China, followed by Salalah in Oman, and China’s Mawan and Chiwan.
Other Mediterranean and regional ports also appear in the list, including Algeciras in Spain (12th) and Port Said in Egypt (15th).
In the broader Mediterranean context, Tanger Med stands out as the highest-ranked port in the region, ahead of major competitors. Its strong performance reflects investments in infrastructure, digital systems, and logistics efficiency, which have helped reduce vessel waiting times and improve reliability. The port’s role as a transshipment hub has also strengthened Morocco’s position in global maritime trade.
The CPPI 2025 report, now in its sixth edition, is published by the World Bank Group in collaboration with S&P Global Market Intelligence. It has become a widely used global benchmark for port performance, with focus on “vessel time in port” as an objective measure of efficiency.
According to the report, global supply chains continue to face repeated shocks, including geopolitical tensions, climate-related disruptions, and volatility in shipping networks. In this context, the time ships spend in port has become even more important, as delays can spread across entire supply chains.
The report also highlights the close link between port performance and supply chain stress. When supply chains are disrupted, ports face congestion and irregular arrivals. At the same time, longer port stays increase pressure on shipping capacity, which creates further delays.
The World Bank Group says it continues to support countries in improving port efficiency through policy advice, investment, and infrastructure financing, while S&P Global provides the data and analytics behind the index.
