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29-31 May. Three key themes marked the event: “Building a Official Visits and Notable Events
Unified Digital Africa,” “Connectivity,” and “Digital Cities.”
• A World Bank delegation visited the ports of
This occasion also provided the opportunity, together with Mohammedia and Jorf Lasfar on 16-17 January as part
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), to celebrate of a technical prefeasibility study on the production,
the conclusion of the 3rd edition of the Smart Port Challenge storage, supply, and export of zero-carbon bunker
Hackathon, an international competition dedicated to fuels.
collaborative innovation and technological development in • On 27 February, ANP welcomed a delegation from
the port and logistics sector. More than 290 startups from the Pays de la Loire Region (France) to the Port of
all continents presented 174 innovative projects covering Casablanca, with the aim of strengthening international
sustainability, port performance, and maritime security. port partnerships and fostering bilateral economic
exchanges.
In addition, ANP participated in the 6th edition of the African
Digital Summit, organized under the High Patronage of His • On 4 November, the Port of Casablanca hosted the
Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God Assist Him, on 8-9 inaugural call of the 5th-generation vessel “Great
October in Casablanca. This continental platform brings Casablanca” of the GRIMALDI Group, whose
together brands, advertisers, and startups each year to discuss technological innovation reduces CO2 emissions per
the latest digital trends. ton transported by 43%.

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