"Clifford Chance Advises Marsa Maroc on Joint Venture with CMA CGM for Nador West Med Container Terminal"

"Clifford Chance is advising Marsa Maroc on its joint venture with CMA Terminals for the development and management of the Western Container Terminal at Nador West Med Port in Morocco. Marsa Maroc will hold 51% of the venture, while CMA Terminals will hold 49%. The terminal, set to begin operations in 2027, will have an annual capacity of 1.8 million TEUs, enhancing Morocco's role in global maritime trade. The advisory team includes Frederic Giancarli, Aolaia Snaïba, and Nihad Agadazi."

**Law Firms Involved in the Transaction:** Clifford Chance advised Marsa Maroc on its joint venture with CMA Terminals, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group. **Transaction Overview:** The transaction involves the development and management of the Western Container Terminal at Nador West Med Port, a strategic port on Morocco’s Mediterranean coastline. Upon completion, Marsa Maroc will hold 51% of the share capital and voting rights of the concession company, while CMA Terminals will hold 49%. The terminal is set to gradually come into service starting from 2027, with an annual handling capacity of 1.8 million TEUs, positioning it as a significant transshipment hub in the Mediterranean and enhancing Morocco’s integration into global maritime trade routes. **Legal Team:** The Clifford Chance team advising on the transaction is led by Frederic Giancarli (Partner), with assistance from Aolaia Snaïba (Associate) and Nihad Agadazi (Associate).

"Clifford Chance Advises Marsa Maroc on Joint Venture with CMA CGM for Nador West Med Container Terminal"

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