Moffatt & Nichol has developed a masterplan, simulation and concept design for the East Container Terminal, a greenfield development by Marsa Maroc at Nador West Port on Morocco’s north coast.
The terminal features a 70-hectare rectangular platform, with a 1,520-metre quay wall, designed to accommodate the world’s largest container vessels. The terminal will be developed in two phases, Phase 1 with a 720-metre quay and Phase 2 with the remaining 800-metre quay. When completed, the terminal will be jointly operated by Marsa Maroc and TiL.
With an estimated capacity of 3.5 million TEU per year, East Container Terminal is set to become a key transshipment hub in the region. The commissioning of this new terminal is planned for Q4 2026, and the project has been led by TME.
Moffatt & Nichol has developed the masterplan for the terminal, considering the berth, yard, landside connection and facilities required in order to meet the capacity requirements while optimizing costs and enhancing operational effectiveness.
A detailed masterplan layout was produced where Moffatt & Nichol conducted a proof-of-concept dynamic simulation study to validate the proposed layout, ensuring terminal operations and equipment could meet performance targets under peak conditions and identify any potential operational bottlenecks. From there, Moffatt & Nichol developed the concept design.
Moffatt & Nichol is currently commissioned for the subsequent phases of the project implementation, including review of TME's detailed design.
