In a proactive response to escalating congestion challenges faced by transport professionals, the authorities in Casablanca have implemented an overnight opening of Gate 4 at the city's bustling port. This strategic decision comes in light of growing concerns regarding delays and deteriorating working conditions within the port, which have sparked protests among transport operators. Effective immediately, under a directive from the Casablanca-Settat Wali, Mohamed Mhidia, trucks are now permitted to access Gate 4 from midnight until 7 a.m. This new measure aims to significantly alleviate the mounting pressure inside the port and on the main thoroughfares leading to it, notably FAR Avenue and Moulay Ismail Avenue.
The prefectural order mandates that public administrations, port operators, and contractors engaged in operations within the Casablanca port adhere to this directive. To ensure compliance and effective management, port authorities have been tasked with monitoring the implementation of these changes, while security services will oversee traffic flow inside the port area. This decisive action follows a meeting held on May 25, where key stakeholders convened at the regional wilaya to address the management issues plaguing the port, ultimately leading to the urgent need for this operational adjustment.
As reported by en.hespress.com.
