The success of Tangier Med and the attraction of giants like Renault or Inditex consolidate the Kingdom as the major logistical competitor of the Central Atlantic. While Rabat accelerates with a model of free zones and competitive labor, the Archipelago watches with concern the impact on its port traffic and its ability to attract foreign investment. For decades, the position of the Canary Islands as a tri-continental platform seemed like an impregnable asset. However, the Moroccan ‘miracle’ of the last twenty years has transformed the Strait and West Africa into a board where the pieces move in favor of the southern shore. The consolidation of Tangier Med, which has already surpassed Algeciras in records, is not just a statistical fact; it is a wake-up call for the ports of Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which see how their eastern neighbor builds state-of-the-art infrastructure capable of absorbing the large flows of international trade.
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