Green Impact Summit Cements Morocco's Continental Leadership in Transportation
Mauritania and Côte d'Ivoire were the special guests of the second day of the GIES2025 in Casablanca on Wednesday. Discussions notably highlighted Morocco's commitment to sustainable mobility while strengthening regional transportation cooperation.
The second day also featured key sessions on mobility innovation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable urban planning, culminating in significant developments between Morocco, Mauritania, and Côte d'Ivoire.
During the African Transport and Logistics Union council meeting at the Federation of Transport and Logistics (FTL-CGEM) stand, the group's president, Abdelilah Hifdi, met with Mauritanian transport regulators and Ivorian transportation federation leaders.
'We addressed all matters related to inter-regional trade and flows between Morocco and Mauritania, as well as with Ivory Coast in road transport,' Hifdi stated.
The discussions covered various obstacles, including waiting times, customs procedures, tax issues, and recent visa complications between Morocco and Mauritania.
A significant outcome of the meetings was the agreement to establish a logistics station at the Guerguerat border crossing.
'This facility will include warehouses and truck stops, with proper consideration for drivers' working hours and rest periods,' Hifdi explained.
Read also: Morocco Unveils Ambitious Green Mobility Strategy
The Moroccan and Mauritanian parties further agreed on a joint framework to expedite problem-solving in the transportation sector.
'This mechanism will enable faster resolution of these issues, serving the interests of both countries and their transport fleets,' the FTL-CGEM president noted.
Morocco's advanced experience in the transportation sector positions it to support other African nations.
'Through the African Road Transport Union, Morocco can accompany these partners in developing their transportation sectors,' Hifdi concluded.
The summit's focus on sustainable mobility was evident through workshops on urban planning, electric vehicle solutions, and environmental taxation.
The event, which featured sessions on financing sustainable mobility transitions and Morocco's role as an industrial hub for sustainable mobility, reinforced the country's position as a regional leader.
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