By Maria Kalamatas | The Logistic News – Maritime Section
Casablanca, Morocco – May 22, 2025
“When we talk about cooperation, we don’t mean handshakes and headlines—we mean integration that works at dock level.”
— María Soler, Strategic Lead, Port of Valencia
Not Just a Visit — A Statement of Intent
This week at Logismed 2025, the Port of Valencia didn’t come to make noise. It came to make commitments. Held in Casablanca, the logistics forum gathered leaders from across Africa and the Mediterranean. And in the midst of the buzz, Valencia quietly delivered something rare: a concrete roadmap for partnership.
The delegation engaged in closed-door meetings with Moroccan logistics agencies, regional port authorities, and private operators. Their aim was clear: to move beyond symbolic cooperation and enter a phase of joint logistics architecture.
Tactical, Not Theoretical
Valencia presented working tools, not white papers. Among them: an adaptive vessel flow system that allows terminals to balance incoming loads in real time, minimizing dwell time and port congestion. The system has already been tested in select North African routes—with promising early results.
They also proposed shared documentation layers, allowing cross-border operators to manage customs and compliance in one integrated interface. These features are not theoretical. They’re operational.
Local Knowledge, Shared Growth
The most striking part of Valencia’s approach was its recognition that African logistics must be shaped locally, not imposed globally. Instead of exporting a Spanish model, the port is investing in joint training academies, bilateral innovation labs, and live pilot programs with African technicians.
This is not infrastructure diplomacy. It’s operational mutualism.
The Port as a Partner, Not a Provider
Valencia’s presentation style was clear, respectful, and intentional. “We’re not here to advise—we’re here to connect,” said Soler. “We’re ready to co-invest, co-build, and co-learn.”
That framing resonated. At Logismed 2025, where many ports spoke of vision, Valencia spoke of method.
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