Moroccan Agency for Logistics Development

Moroccan Agency for Logistics Development
Agence Marocaine de Développement de la Logistique (French)
الوكالة المغربية لتنمية الأنشطة اللوجيستيكية (Arabic)
Agency overview
Formed2011 (2011)
JurisdictionMorocco
HeadquartersRabat, Morocco
Annual budget660 million MAD (2026)
Agency executive
  • Ghassane El Machrafi, Director General
Parent agencyMinistry of Transport and Logistics
Websitewww.amdl.gov.ma

The Moroccan Agency for Logistics Development (French: Agence Marocaine de Développement de la Logistique; AMDL) is a strategic public institution responsible for coordinating and implementing the national logistics strategy in Morocco. Established in 2011, the agency aims to enhance the competitiveness of the national economy by reducing logistics costs and improving supply chain efficiency.[1]

Missions

The AMDL operates as the operational arm of the national logistics strategy, focusing on four main pillars:[2]

  • Logistics Infrastructure: Planning and developing a national network of multi-modal logistics zones.
  • Enterprise Support: Improving the logistics performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
  • Human Resources: Developing professional training and certification in the logistics sector.
  • Regulation: Proposing legal and regulatory frameworks to modernize the logistics market.

Strategic Projects and Investments

2026 Investment Program

For the 2026 fiscal year, the AMDL announced an investment budget of approximately 660 million MAD. This funding is primarily allocated to the acceleration of regional logistics platforms and the modernization of existing trade corridors.[3]

Logistics Zones Development

The agency is overseeing the development of several strategic logistics hubs. In 2024 and 2025, major progress was made in the following zones:

  • Ait Melloul (Agadir): A critical zone for the southern agricultural exports.[4]
  • Tamansourt (Marrakech): Aimed at serving the tourism and local trade sectors.
  • Kenitra and Casablanca: Focused on supporting the growing automotive and industrial ecosystems.[5]

SME Supply Chain 2025–2029

In late 2024, the AMDL launched the "PME Supply Chain" program (2025–2029). This initiative provides technical and financial support to Moroccan SMEs to optimize their logistics operations and integrate sustainable practices into their supply chains.[6]

Green Logistics Initiative

Aligning with Morocco's commitment to decarbonization, the AMDL promotes "Green Logistics." This includes the implementation of a national charter to reduce the carbon footprint of transport activities, supported by international partners such as UPS and the OECD.[7][8]

Leadership

The agency is led by Ghassane El Machrafi, who was appointed as Director General in 2024. He is credited with focusing on innovation and the digital transformation of the national supply chain.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "About AMDL". AMDL Official. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Transport and Logistics: What's changing for Vision 2030". L'Economiste. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  3. ^ "AMDL plans investment budget of 660 million MAD in 2026". Maroc.ma. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Ait Melloul: AMDL launches its logistics zone". LesEco.ma. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Logistics: AMDL announces new zones in Casablanca, Kenitra, and Fes". TelQuel. 29 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Programme PME Supply Chain 2025-2029". LesEco.ma. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  7. ^ "UPS signs the Moroccan charter for Green Logistics". Aujourd'hui le Maroc. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  8. ^ Decarbonising Morocco’s Transport System (PDF) (Report). OECD. 2021.
  9. ^ "Ghassane El Machrafi: A logistician of innovation". TelQuel. 5 June 2025.