Experts to focus on Europe-Africa trade, Marocco as a hub at PFI Casablanca 2016

Returning to the Hotel Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche, Morocco for the 3rd year, PFI Casablanca will bring maritime, transport, infrastructure and industrial experts together to look at how Morocco is maintaining – and indeed enhancing - its position as a heavyweight hub for trade growth and logistics competitiveness in Africa. Port Finance International Casablanca 2016 will be held on Wednesday & Thursday 21 & 22 September at Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche, the event organizers said.

While transport within Africa itself is important, so is getting the continent connected to the rest of the world. That’s where gateways – such as ports and terminals - come in. Ports are by far the most important entry point to the African continent with most goods travelling by ship. With 20% of the world’s maritime traffic passing through their sea-lane, recent developments have once again reiterated Morocco’s leading position as a bridge between Europe and Africa. Hundreds of foreign companies – have been attracted to the region by a combination of its advantageous geopolitical position, low labour costs, strong education, attractive free trade zones, and logistic developments.

Across 2 days of plenary presentations, panel discussions, and keynote sessions, PFI Casablanca 2016 will place a spotlight on the developments in the region and Morocco’s position in all of this, by bringing together over 150 experts from all parts of this transport supply and value chain. PFI Casablanca will provide a platform for discussion, networking, business development and an exchange of learning and dialogue with potential partners and business contacts.