The United States and the Netherlands remain dominant, while China declines as local production increases.
The collapse is marked by a sharp contraction in global reach, as formerly significant buyers, such as Afghanistan, have stopped imports entirely.
Morocco’s location and infrastructure support export growth through short shipping distances to European markets.
The development will include new deep-water berths, advanced terminal technologies, and 10 new ship-to-shore cranes.
Capable of carrying 1,250 containers, the ship will primarily facilitate trade across North European routes.