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ANP Board of Directors: 3.8 Billion Dirhams in Port Investments for 2026-2028

The Board of Directors of the National Ports Agency (ANP) convened on Wednesday, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, at the headquarters of the General Directorate of Hydraulics. This session was dedicated to reviewing and approving the Agency’s budget projects for the year 2026.

Satisfactory Financial Performance in 2025

During the meeting, the Council expressed satisfaction with the financial achievements of 2025, confirming the robustness of the ANP’s indicators and the positive trajectory of its financial balance.

A Strategic Action Plan for 2026-2028

The board members also acknowledged the richness and diversity of the three-year action plan for 2026-2028, designed to support the socio-economic dynamics of the Kingdom and strengthen the strategic role of Moroccan ports.

An Investment Program of 3.8 Billion Dirhams

The investment program for 2026-2028 will mobilize a total allocation of over 3.8 billion dirhams, with 1.4 billion dirhams to be allocated as early as 2026, aimed at modernizing port infrastructure and enhancing performance.

Ports at the Heart of Royal Guidelines

In the statement, Nizar Baraka emphasized that these budgets align with the High Royal Guidelines, aiming for the modernization of the port sector and positioning it as a central player in Morocco’s international trade.

The ANP: A Catalyst for the Port Ecosystem

The Minister highlighted the ANP’s role as a catalyst for port initiatives, capable of ensuring the convergence and complementarity of interventions from various stakeholders, all within an efficient and optimal management framework for the ports.

Good Governance and Green Transition at the Core of Strategy

Presenting the strategic report, the ANP’s General Director, Mustapha Fares, indicated that the 2026-2028 planning is based on strengthening good governance, improving operational efficiency, and advancing the green and digital transition of the ports.

Strengthening the Regulatory Framework for Ports

On the regulatory front, the ANP will continue to implement projects related to the regulatory framework, supporting operators, and promoting the operational regimes for port activities, in accordance with Law No. 15-02.

Solid and Sustainable Financial Prospects

Budget forecasts for the period 2026-2028 confirm the continuation of this positive dynamic, with revenues expected to exceed 2.8 billion dirhams starting in 2026, thereby solidifying the Agency’s financial sustainability.

Adoption of Council Resolutions

The meeting of the Board of Directors concluded with the adoption of all submitted resolutions, confirming the strategic roadmap of the ANP for the coming years.

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