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Samskip launches Moroccan reefer express

[ August 19, 2025   //   Chris Lewis ]

Samskip has launched a weekly Moroccan Reefer Service between Agadir and Casablanca to the south UK and the Netherlands. Specially designed to meet the needs of the fresh produce sector, it aims to offer an alternative to road transport and is the only container service on the market fast enough to carry vegetables, says the line.

The service deliver throughout Europe, and deliveries to Ireland can be achieved within six days of departure from Agadir. Samskip is also marketing the service to Irish importers looking for fresher, faster, and more sustainable logistics from North Africa.

The carrier has also signed a long-term agreement with the Moroccan Fruit Board covering the export of key fresh produce.

The service can carry 45ft reefer containers, matching the capacity of standard trailers and offers up to 80% CO₂ reduction compared with road.

Calling at Casablanca and Agadir ports, the new service continues to Rotterdam ensuring smooth and efficient cargo flows into the heart of European retail markets.

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