Port of Casablanca: Marsa Maroc Modernizes the TCE and TC3 Terminals
The port operator Marsa Maroc is launching an extensive redevelopment project at the Port of Casablanca, focusing specifically on the TCE and TC3 container terminals. This initiative aims to adapt port infrastructure to the new demands of international maritime traffic, driven by the rise of large-capacity container ships and stricter operational and environmental standards.
ADAPTING TO NEW MARITIME TRAFFIC REQUIREMENTS
To maintain the competitiveness of the Port of Casablanca, Marsa Maroc is investing in a thorough technical overhaul of its main container terminals. The project includes significant interventions such as deepening the docks, extending them, and reorganizing maneuvering areas, in response to the rapid transformation of global maritime transport.
COMPREHENSIVE RECONFIGURATION OF THE TCE TERMINAL
The TCE terminal is at the heart of this modernization program. The works involve deepening the dock to -15 meters, with a design that allows for future modifications to reach -16 meters. Additionally, the dock will be extended by 200 meters to enhance the reception and handling of larger vessels.
NEW INFRASTRUCTURE AND PREPARATORY PHASE
The project includes the construction of a rock-filled causeway at the back of the dock between the TCE and TC3 terminals, as well as the establishment of a new berth for a Ro-Ro bridge. A demolition phase is also planned, which will involve dismantling existing buildings, fenders, and a hydraulic bridge set for decommissioning.
TECHNICAL WORK AND EXTENSION OF THE TC3 TERMINAL
From a technical standpoint, the deepening of the TCE involves relocating the main pipeline, installing a new crown beam on piles, and repositioning the gantry crane rails.
Meanwhile, the TC3 terminal will see an 80-meter dock extension, accompanied by a stabilization device using anchored tie-rods within a diaphragm wall. The project also incorporates modern port equipment, including the necessary infrastructure for shore power, enabling electrical supply to ships at berth.
OPTIMIZING NAVIGATION AND PORT ATTRACTIVENESS
Designed with navigation optimization and safety in mind, the dredging and rock removal areas have been specified to improve maneuvering fluidity within the basin. Ultimately, these works will allow the Port of Casablanca to enhance its capabilities, support the growth of container traffic, and increase its appeal to shipping companies operating next-generation vessels.
