October 2021

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Tanger Med acquires a

35% stake in the the capital
of Marsa Maroc

New Investments in Tanger

Med Industrial Platform

The Mediterranean School

(LYMED) welcomes its first
graduating class
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TANGER MED ACQUIRES A 35% STAKE IN MARSA MAROC

The State has proceeded with the transfer of a strategic stake of 35%
of the share capital of the Société d'Exploitation des Ports, known as
Marsa Maroc, to the Tanger Med group.
The price of the transaction has been fixed at MAD 5.48 billion MAD including a 2020 Marsa Maroc
dividend.
This initiative is in line with the High Royal Directives concerning public sector reform.
The State therefore continues its policy of supporting the various strategic sectors it has identified,
particularly through the public companies it controls.
Tanger Med and Marsa Maroc, while maintaining their independence, will implement a strategic
partnership that will allow them to develop sectoral synergies and the Kingdom to have a strong
entity, one that is able to meet the logistical challenges of the national economy.
The new entity will therefore be able to better support Moroccan manufacturers, importers, and
exporters, with a more efficient and competitive service offer, in a context of dynamic reconfigura-
tion of international logistics corridors.

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FINANCIAL TIMES & TANGER MED ZONES CO-ORGANIZE A NEW DIGITAL

CONFERENCE

Financial Times has partnered with Tanger Med around a digital event under
the theme: « CREATING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR ».
The last event was organized on September 15th under the theme "Creating Opportunities in the
Manufacturing Sector." This webinar outlined the opportunities and challenges for companies
operating in the industrial sector across the globe, explaining the motivations and results of dif-
ferent location choices. This event was also an opportunity to understand the influence of glo-
balization and sustainable development issues within the economic planning of industrial firms.
During an engaging discussion, Jonathan Wheatley, Emerging Markets Correspondent, inter-
viewed various speakers, leaders, and experts, who respectively stated:

« During the pandemic, companies concentrated their efforts to secure their activity in
major hubs. Logistics operators are becoming more important as their role in the industry
is growing. »
Jaafar Mrhardy, Member of the Board of Directors and General Manager, Tanger Med Zones

« Our strategy is to be in close proximity to the engineering centers, as we are very

interested in working with global specialists that are our customers' first choice. »
Pere Relats, Relats Chairman and CEO

The Relats Group, which specializes in the manufacturing of electrical and thermal insulating tubes
and mechanical protection sheaths, has been operational since July 2011. This company operates on
an area of 4,000 m², so its investment evaluated at 3 MEUR has allowed the creation of 50 new jobs.

« In terms of nearshoring, proximity to Europe is particularly important for international

companies. I think these fundamental principles of location and national policies are go-
ing to be very important for global value chains in the future. »
Jesko Hentschel, Country Director, Maghreb and Malta, World Bank

Click here or scan the QR code to watch the replay on YouTube

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T H E LYC E E M E D I T E R R A N E E N ( M E D I T E R R A N E A N H I G H S C H O O L )
"LYMED"WELCOMES ITS FIRST GRADUATING CLASS FOR THE 2021-2022
SCHOOL YEAR

The Lycée Méditerranéen (LYMED) opened its doors on Tuesday, August 31st
to welcome its first cohort of students in the MPSI (Mathematics, Phys-
ics, and Industrial Engineering) preparatory classes for the Moroccan and
French engineering schools. This first class will consist of two classes of
students, 36% of whom come from the Northern Region.
Supported by the Tanger Med Foundation, LYMED is an institution for the most deserving Moroccan
students from all social backgrounds. Its mission is to educate them in their own countries in an in-
clusive, multi-cultural environment that respects diversity and promotes equal opportunity.
By supporting a project such as this one, which focuses on human capital development, the Tanger
Med Foundation is helping to build a sustainable foundation of excellence in the Northern Region.
Located in the Tétouan Shore zone, near Cabo Negro, the LYMED campus covers 3 hectares and of-
fers the highest standards of study, both in terms of the infrastructure available to students and the
staff dedicated to their educational support.
The general education and computer rooms are equipped with the latest in presentation technology
and four thematic laboratories that meet the highest standards of teaching in scientific preparato-
ry classes.
The LYMED campus also houses a resource center, a boarding school, a dining hall, a student resi-
dence, an infirmary, as well as 12,000 square meters of sports facilities (soccer fields, tennis courts,
athletic tracks, etc.).
LYMED is also located in the heart of a unique port and industrial ecosystem, in a region that has a
large pool of competent engineers who will be able to assist students in carrying out their pedagog-
ical and practical projects, known as “Tutored Personal Projects” (TIPE).
LYMED is the result of a partnership between the Tanger Med Foundation and the Ministry of Na-
tional Education, Professional Training, Higher Education, and Scientific Research.
Since its creation in 2007, the Tanger Med Foundation has been working to deploy high-impact ini-
tiatives in the areas of health, education, socio-economic inclusion, and the environment.

For more information, please visit the Website: www.lymed.ma

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OPENING OF THE THIRD 1337 SCHOOL CAMPUS, THE RESULT OF A

PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN TANGER MED GROUP AND MOHAMMED VI
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Building on the success of the two 1337 School campuses located in Khou-
ribga and Benguerir, the Tanger Med Group, through its Foundation, will
support the creation of a third campus named 1337 MED in partnership
with the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P).
1337 School offers training in computer development and coding that is totally free, accessible
to all, with no prerequisites in terms of diploma or computer knowledge, and is available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
The 1337 MED campus will open in the fall of 2021 in the Tétouan Shore activity zone, close to
Cabo Negro. Equipped with 150 stations, 1337 MED will increase its capacity to 210 stations by
2023, with the goal of training nearly 650 students.
Tanger Med is offering this unique training program in the region, free of charge and with no pre-
requisites in terms of diploma or computer knowledge. In addition, the Tanger Med Group will
provide financial assistance to students to cover their accommodation costs, thereby boost-
ing the local economy.
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, within the framework of this partnership, will provide the
technical and pedagogical support necessary for the launch and sustainable management of
this new branch of the 1337 Schools.
Young people in the region will receive high-level training and have access to an international
network of computer developers.
In an ongoing effort to improve employability, particularly among young workers, 1337 MED will
help to align the digital skills required by the job market with the actual availability of these skills
in the country's second largest economic hub.
In an era of accelerated digitization, strengthening Moroccan digital skills and promoting digital
entrepreneurship is both a professional opportunity for Moroccan youth and a necessity for na-
tional development and competitiveness.
The launch of 1337 MED, in partnership with UM6P, has further expanded the national network
both in terms of capacity and geographical distribution, with a new training program for Digital
Technology Architects in the Northern Region of Morocco.

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MARHABA OPERATION 2021: A SPECIAL EDITION MARKED BY COVID-19

Tanger Med Passengers Port has closed the Marhaba 2021 operation, which
took place from June 15th to September 15th, with a total traffic count of
167,043 passengers and 62,221 vehicles.
As for maritime connections during the campaign, the Tanger Med Passengers port was connected
to the ports of Marseille, Sète, and Genoa, which are served respectively by the shipping companies
LA MERIDIONALE, INTERSHIPPING, and GNV.
To meet the strong demand expressed by Moroccans living abroad to reach their country by sea, the
Moroccan government has strengthened transport services through a charter connecting Tanger
Med and Sète.
The Marhaba 2021 campaign took place in the best conditions regarding reception and safety, in ac-
cordance with His Majesty King Mohammed VI's royal directives, and this, while respecting health
and safety measures, thanks to a special device set up to protect and secure the pedestrian and
vehicular passengers' route, as well as a coordinated effort by all the services involved in this oper-
ation: the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, the General Directorate of National Security, the
Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration, the Ministry of Health, etc.

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Port Complex

Hapag-Lloyd launches its own

New maritime connection operations in Morocco
With the aim of improving transit time between Hapag-Lloyd, the German global liner shipping
the Maghreb and Southern Europe, CMA CGM's company, opened its own offices in Morocco
latest SSLMED AGAPOME service started to call last September and announced that it will now
at the Port of Tanger Med for southbound and maintain a permanent base of operations.
westbound rotations.
With this additional presence in the Kingdom,
This weekly service offers competitive transit the company continues to achieve its expan-
times to the south of France, Spain, Portugal, sion objectives in the most attractive markets
and Algeria and will be operated by 3 CMA CGM of North Africa.
vessels. Furthermore, Morocco is perfectly connected to
Hapag-Lloyd's global network through the port
- Rotation : Maghreb / Southern Europe
of Tanger Med, which is a strategically import-
ant port for the entire logistics industry.
Last year, Hapag-Lloyd acquired a 10% stake in
Container Terminal 3 (TC3) at the Tanger Med 2
port.

Productivity records at Tanger

Med
Container Terminal 4 (MedPort APM Terminals)
at Tanger Med achieved two handling records
last September. The first achievement of 215 Official opening of VERTIV's
PMPH (Port Moves Per Hour) was accomplished
on the Monaco Maersk with a total call of 6,481 Logistics Hub at MEDHUB
movements accomplished in about 30 hours. VERTIV, a global provider of critical digital infra-
structure and continuity solutions, has official-
Likewise, the record of +200 PMPH was crossed ly opened its logistics hub in the DHL-operated
once again during the call of the vessel Cap warehouse in Medhub, in order to upgrade its
San Lazaro at the same TC4 Terminal, this time supply chain and improve the availability of its
achieving a PMPH (Port Moves Per Hour) of 212, products in the African market.
beating the record of its commercial rotation
which had previously been 185. For this feat, 26 The creation of this new storage facility at Tan-
hours were sufficient to handle 5,526 contain- ger Med is the result of Vertiv's ongoing efforts
ers by using less than 6.5 gantries on average. to provide its existing and potential customers
with high quality services and state-of-the-art
With these performances, the 2 vessels have technology while improving connectivity.
joined the 200+ club, thanks to the involvement
and dedication of everyone: The Harbor Mas- The move is designed to improve delivery times
ter's Office, the Piloting Department, the termi- and create more opportunities to boost Vertiv's
nal operator, and the shipowner. business in the EMEA region.

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Implementation of the Oracle

Transportation Management
Tanger Med's Digital Order (OTM) solution for traction
Desk (DOD) is now available for management within the Tanger
external users Med Port
In keeping with Tanger Med Group's digital strat- As part of the evolution of the Tanger Med Port
egy of embracing its environment, the Digital Authority's operational management solutions,
Order Desk is now available to external users so the OTM solution has been implemented to man-
that they can access the company's services for age the horizontal traction operations of unac-
any type of mail and track its processing status. companied units in transit through the port.
The BOD platform allows the dematerialization The objective is to facilitate the ordering and
of incoming and outgoing email flows as well execution of the service, and to optimize the
as the limitation of physical exchanges of time needed to process hauling operations. It is
documents and the centralization of all docu- worth noting that the OTM solution is positioned
ment flows while guaranteeing rapid processing as a leader in the 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant
and follow-up of incoming and outgoing mail for Transportation Management Solutions. It
through predefined assignment and validation is part of the Oracle E-Business Suite platform
workflows. modules. The acquisition of the OTM solution
represents an extension of the scope of this
Internal Link : https://bod.tangermed.ma/interne
platform (Oracle EBS) that is currently opera-
External Link : https://bod.tangermed.ma/externe tional at Tanger Med.

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Industrial Platform

NEW CLIENTS IN TANGER MED INDUSTRIAL PLATFORM

Tanger Free Zone

Specializing in intelligent equipment, com-

posite products, and technical services, Xin-
chuang Intelligence Group provides both in-
telligent industrial equipment and specialized
equipment for automotive production, in ad-
dition to the manufacture of molds for textile
machines.
After a total investment of EUR 4 551 600,
Xinchuang Intelligence has settled in TFZ in
a 5,475 m² area, thereby creating about 106
jobs.

Tanger Automotive City

Founded in 1990 in Turin, FGI specializes in

the production of rubber and foam gaskets
for the Italian automotive industry.
Operating in more than 30 countries, the
The appeal of the Moroccan automotive international packaging and paper manu-
market combined with the advantages of- facturing group is establishing a 26 000 m²
fered by the Tanger Med industrial platform facility in TAC that will create 100 jobs.
only reinforced FGI's decision to expand its
business in Morocco. Specializing in the manufacture of innovative
and sustainable packaging and paper solutions,
With an area of 800 m² and an investment of Mondi currently employs nearly 26 000 people
EUR 1 000 000, this expansion will contrib- in 100 production sites and works with thou-
ute to the creation of 42 jobs. sands of global brands.

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NEW EXTENSIONS IN TANGER MED INDUSTRIAL PLATFORM

Tanger Automotive City

The company Indore is dedicated to the

manufacture, marketing, and distribution
The strong partnership between Tanger Med
of materials for the protection of fiber optic
and TE Connectivity, the global leader in sen-
and telecommunication cables. With a pres-
sor and connectivity solutions, dates to the
ence at TAC since 2017 on an area of about
launch of the first distribution center in 2012
20 000 m², the group is launching an expansion
in the Tanger Med logistics Hub operated by
of its activity to cover its productions.
Medhub, followed by a production unit inau-
gurated in 2015 in the Tanger Free Zone.
Buoyed by its success, the company started
another unit in December 2018 specialized in
plastic injection molding and the assembly
of technical components and wiring for the
industrial vehicle and truck market in the
EMEA region. The latest manufacturing facil-
ity at TAC started operations on June 2019, The company Siplas Automotive, which spe-
supporting the company's rapid growth.To- cializes in the manufacture of plastic parts
day, TE is planning an expansion of 60,000 as a subcontractor, has just announced a
m² in TAC. new expansion project on a 13 000 m² site.

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Services

Tanger Med Utilities strengthens its capabilities with the acquisi-

tion of 2 water treatment barges
As part of its activities regarding the depollution and cleaning of the water level of the port
Tanger Med Utilities (TMU) has just acquired two barges specialized in the collection of solid
waste and the removal of macro-waste and hydrocarbons from bodies of water.
Thanks to its expertise in the collection and transportation of household, industrial, and
hazardous waste within the port complex and the Tanger Med industrial platform, TMU
continues to improve its performance in the overall management of solid and liquid waste.

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CSR

Blood-donation campaign 2021

In partnership with the Regional Blood Transfusion Center of Tangier, Tanger Med organized
the blood donation campaign for 2021. Held between October 12 to 13, 2021, the operation
involved 239 volunteers.
These donors demonstrated a remarkable civic commitment, especially after the severe
shortage during the global health crisis.
This important number of blood bags, collected over the two days, will supply the city of
Tangier for about 3 days, which is an excellent achievement and proof of the commitment
of the group's employees.

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TANGER MED'S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

Tanger Med Grand Prix for high school graduates

As part of its efforts to promote a culture of excellence, the Tanger Med Foundation has
launched the 8th edition of the Tanger Med Grand Prize for Excellence awarded to the region's
best high school graduates, based on the results of the June 2021 national exam.
On the podium, 13 top high school graduates were presented with awards :

AKRAM STITOU
MNE PROVINCIAL DIRECTORATE
HANAE MESBAH
TANGIER-ASSILAH
OUMAIMA EL HARIDI

MALAK TAOUNZA
MNE PROVINCIAL DIRECTORATE
MOHAMED ZAID JANATI IDRISSI
TÉTOUAN
KENZA ZIOU-ZIOU

ILHAM BOUHICHIA
MNE PROVINCIAL DIRECTORATE
YASSER EL KHALDI
M’DIQ-FNIDEQ
RADIA TOUB

HAMZA BULAICH
MNE PROVINCIAL DIRECTORATE ESSAFIA HAJAJ ELAAROUDI
FAHS ANJRA OUMAIMA EL QASEMY
IBTISAM DOUDUH

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An incentive prize was awarded to the best graduates in the mathematics category:

HAMZA FERSSIWI
ALL DIRECTORATES COMBINED
FATIMA-ZAHRAE AKHYAR
BENEFICIARIES
SALMA EL ACHKAR

Miss Malak TAOUNZA from Tétouan was named Top High School Graduate with an average of
19.70 in Physical Sciences in the entire Tanger Med Intervention Zone.
The event was also an opportunity to introduce the Lycée Méditerranéen (LYMED), which con-
solidates the Tanger Med Foundation's commitment to building a Moroccan educational model
based on excellence and focused on the training of highly qualified skills.

Tanger Med's award of fine arts

The Tanger Med Foundation, in partnership
with the Tétouan National Institute of Fine
Arts (INBA), has launched the 4th edition of
the Tanger Med Grand Prix of Fine Arts for the
best artists.
The objective of the partnership is to award
each year the Institute's most outstanding
graduates, encourage young talent, and fos-
ter artistic creativity.
Upon completion of the final exams, the prize
was awarded to 5 INBA graduates:
An incentive prize was awarded to the best
graduates in the mathematics category:

LAST NAME / FIRST NAME DEPARTMENT OBSERVATIONS

BOUTAINA MAHRIR PLASTIC ARTS ART VALEDICTORIAN

(EN EX AEQUO)
AYMANE ERRACHIDI PLASTIC ARTS
MOUNA ZEMMOU DESIGN DESIGN VALEDICTORIAN
(EN EX AEQUO)
ANASS AIT BOUCH DESIGN
HAMMOU SAOURI COMIC BOOK COMIC BOOK VALEDICTORIAN

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The Tanger Med Foundation sup-

ports community cooperatives
As part of its efforts to support income-gen-
erating activities, the Tanger Med Foundation
is supporting two cooperatives as part of the Dalia Clean Beach Program - 2021
"Generation Solidaire" National Prize launched
Certified Pavillon Bleu since 2016, Dalia Beach
by the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, Air
is one of the projects that most reflects the
Transport, and Social Economy on the occasion
commitment of the Tanger Med Foundation to
of World Cooperative Day.
CSR and sustainable development.
On an official ceremony held on Wednesday, July
Resulting from a partnership with the Mohammed
7th in Rabat, the Foundation subsidized the two
VI Foundation for the Protection of the Envi-
cooperatives "Nour AlMandil" for handicrafts
ronment, the program aims to modernize the
and "Khayrat Chamal" for cheese production
Dalia village and includes the development and
based respectively in the province of Fahs Anjra
installation of the necessary infrastructure, the
and the M'diq-Fnideq prefecture.
management of the sanitation of the beach and
In addition to financial support, the Foundation its surroundings, the collection and disposal of
plans to provide all the necessary support so waste and the implementation of actions for
that the projects can be integrated into the awareness and environmental education.
artisanal and agricultural production sectors:
Considering the COVID-19 health crisis, the
networking, marketing assistance, sharing of
Tanger Med Foundation has implemented a
best practices, etc. A support program will be
beach access protocol in partnership with local
set up in collaboration with the Office for the
authorities to ensure safe conditions.
Development of Cooperation to closely follow
the progress of the projects. This summer, the beach ex perienced the
reopening of the Dalia Public Library and the
The initiative is in line with the Foundation's
assistance and launching device designed to aid
desire to promote fair trade, to enhance local
people with disabilities.
expertise, and to help local talent to enter the
national market. It will enable young stakeholders It is important to remember that the efforts
to improve their living conditions and cope with made on the beach were the subject of national
the fallout of the COVID-19 health crisis. and international rewards.

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Operation Seabed Cleanup - Dalia

Coast
The Tanger Med Foundation has renewed its
partnership with the Fnideq Champions Asso-
ciation for underwater fishing to clean up and
collect waste from the Dalia coastline in addition
to the ongoing clean-up activities conducted
"B7ar Bla Plastic" Campaign under the Clean Beach program.
Dalia Clean Beach is a dynamic program that This year, the activity was focused not only on
continues to evolve over time. The Foundation the fight against the pollution of the seas and
mobilized this summer to contribute to the oceans by plastic waste, but also on the collection
national campaign "B7ar Bla Plastic" led by the of fishing nets, known as "Phantom Nets", which
Mohammed VI Foundation for the Protection of constitute a huge risk that threatens marine
the Environment. biodiversity.
The Foundation commissioned the sculptor Abandoned by fishermen, phantom nets are
Mohamed AFAILAL to create a sculpture in the made of nylon, a plastic fiber that is very resistant
form of a fish made from recycled wrought iron. to the marine environment and cannot be
assimilated by it. They cause a degradation of
With the participation of young association
animal species and an imbalance in the marine
stakeholders and under the watchful eye of
ecosystem.
summer vacationers, especially children, the
fish was filled with plastic bottles, thus providing a At the end of this activity, which took place on
sight that calls out to us all. The emphasis was Sunday, September 26th, the diving teams were
placed on strong messages to be conveyed: able to collect a 60m long and 4m wide net and
There will soon be more plastic than fish in the a total of 1.1 tons of plastic waste.
ocean; the plastic that pollutes the sea ends up
The activity involved the participation of the village
on our plates.
children through environmental awareness
The work of art raised awareness among visitors workshops and waste collection on the beach.
and led to discussions about the risks that plastic It was followed by meetings with the fishermen
pollution poses to marine ecosystems and the from the village to provide some solutions to
need to respect biodiversity. this problem.

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