LOGITERRE 2026 opens in Casablanca, with delegations from more than 44 countries

The third edition of the International Forum and Exhibition on Mobility, Transport and Logistics, “LOGITERRE 2026,” opened in Casablanca on Tuesday. Held from 20 to 22 October under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, this year’s edition is themed: “Transport and Logistics Economics: A Strategic Lever for Africa’s Development.”

The opening ceremony was attended by Mr Abdessamad Kayouh, Minister of Transport and Logistics of the Kingdom of Morocco; His Excellency Mr Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè, Minister of Transport of the Republic of Cameroon; His Excellency Ambassador Amr Aljowaily, representative of the African Union Commission; Mr Louis Cheick Sissoko, Presiding Officer of the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC); and Mr Abdellatif Maâzouz, President of the Casablanca-Settat Regional Council.

Also present were the Director of Trade in Services, Investment, Intellectual Property Rights and Digital Trade at the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA); the President of the African Union of Transport and Logistics Organizations; the President of the African Alliance for E-Commerce; and directors-general, representatives of national and international institutions and regional and international organizations, ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions, and professionals from the transport and logistics sectors.

The event is organized by the African Union of Transport and Logistics Organizations (UAOTL), in partnership with the National Federation of Multimodal Transport (FNTM) and the Moroccan Association of Intercontinental Road Transport (AMTRI Maroc). It is also held in partnership with the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, the Casablanca-Settat Regional Council, the African Training and Research Center in Administration for Development (CAFRAD), and the African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), under the supervision of the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform.

The Forum and Exhibition brings together delegations, institutions and stakeholders from more than 44 countries, alongside representatives of governments and continental and international organizations, financial institutions, port and rail authorities, and professionals in transport, logistics, customs and transit. Investors, professional federations, chambers of commerce, companies, universities and research centers are also taking part. A large turnout of visitors, exhibitors, professionals and sector stakeholders was recorded during the first hours of the event.

In his address, Mr Abdessamad Kayouh, Minister of Transport and Logistics of the Kingdom of Morocco, spoke about the challenges facing supply chains and international trade, and the need to develop connectivity, transport and logistics in Africa. He noted that realizing the opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area requires interconnected transport networks and more efficient logistics services. He also highlighted the link between these efforts and the Royal orientations aimed at strengthening African integration, including the Royal Initiative to enable Sahel countries to access the Atlantic Ocean.

The Minister presented several infrastructure projects and figures. The Tanger Med port is connected to more than 180 ports worldwide, including around 40 in Africa. The planned logistics-zone development projects cover a total area of more than 750 hectares. The railway development program предусматри investments of approximately MAD 134 billion by 2030, including the 430-kilometer high-speed rail line between Kenitra and Marrakesh. The Minister also noted that clean energy powers more than 90% of trains. Other projects include the Dakhla Atlantic Port, whose construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2028; the Lqliâa logistics zone, covering 45 hectares; the Zenata zone, with a total area of 379 hectares; and the Agadir dry port, which will cover 100 hectares.

For his part, Mr Mustapha Chaoune, President of the African Union of Transport and Logistics Organizations and organizer of the Forum and Exhibition, said that “LOGITERRE 2026” is aligned with the Royal orientations in support of South-South cooperation and stronger continental connectivity. He said that developing infrastructure and facilitating the movement of goods are essential to expanding trade, integration and development across the continent. He also noted that the Forum and Exhibition provide stakeholders and institutions with an opportunity to exchange expertise and explore practical partnerships in the sector.

The Forum provides a platform for discussion and the exchange of expertise on changes in the transport and logistics sector. Its program includes conferences, meetings and specialized workshops addressing the development of African corridors, stronger supply chains, digital transformation and the energy transition, multimodal infrastructure, sustainable mobility, trade facilitation, financing for major projects, innovation and artificial intelligence, and the competitiveness of logistics systems.

Alongside the scientific program, the international exhibition features professional exhibition spaces, bilateral business meetings between institutions and economic stakeholders (B2B and B2G), and presentations of innovative solutions and technologies. These activities aim to encourage investment, the exchange of expertise, the development of partnerships, and stronger South-South and triangular cooperation.

“LOGITERRE 2026” will continue through 22 October, bringing together officials, professionals, experts and economic stakeholders from Morocco, Africa and other regions of the world.