Denmark and Morocco have strengthened their economic partnership with the launch of a new US$243 million investment fund aimed at supporting transport and logistics infrastructure in the North African kingdom, as Morocco seeks to cement its position as a gateway between Europe and Africa.
The fund, managed by APM Capital Morocco, was officially unveiled during a reception hosted by the Danish Embassy in Rabat on Monday, bringing together government officials, investors and business leaders from both countries.
The investment vehicle has secured commitments of 2.24 billion Moroccan dirhams (US$243 million), including 1.64 billion dirhams (US$178 million) from institutional investors and an additional 600 million dirhams (US$65 million) from A.P. Moller Capital’s Danish Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II.
The initiative is designed to mobilize long-term capital for projects that strengthen Morocco’s supply chains and logistics capabilities, supporting the country’s ambition to become a leading regional hub for trade, manufacturing and investment.
Danish Ambassador to Morocco Berit Basse described the fund as a major milestone in bilateral relations and a sign of growing international confidence in Morocco’s economy.
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“The closing of this fund is considerable. It’s US$243 million,” Basse said on the sidelines of the event. “It reflects the confidence of international investors in Morocco and the opportunities for strengthening our partnership in the future.”
She said the investment goes beyond financing infrastructure projects, arguing that foreign direct investment can generate broader economic benefits through innovation, job creation, increased productivity and enhanced competitiveness.
The ambassador pointed to the expanding presence of Danish companies in Morocco, including firms involved in renewable energy, logistics and infrastructure development.
According to Basse, international investments often create opportunities for local businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises that can integrate into larger supply chains and benefit from knowledge transfer.
Speaking at the reception, she linked the modern partnership between Morocco and Denmark to a long history of maritime trade and cooperation.
“Partnerships are still built on trust, and that is exactly what we celebrate tonight,” she told attendees.
Basse praised Morocco’s economic transformation in recent years, citing major investments in ports, transport networks, renewable energy projects and industrial zones.
She described Morocco as one of the region’s most ambitious industrial and infrastructure platforms, highlighting projects such as the Tangier Med port complex and the country’s rapidly growing manufacturing sector.
The new fund comes as Morocco continues to attract increasing interest from international investors seeking alternative supply-chain destinations closer to European markets.
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The kingdom’s strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Atlantic Ocean has helped position it as an attractive destination for companies pursuing nearshoring strategies and regional distribution networks.
The fund will focus on investments in transport and logistics businesses, including warehousing facilities, international express logistics services, air cargo operations, third-party logistics providers and cold-storage infrastructure.
Industry experts say these sectors are expected to play an increasingly important role as Morocco expands exports, develops industrial production and prepares for major international events, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal.
A.P. Moller Capital Chief Executive Kim Fejfer said the company’s objective is to support critical infrastructure needed to sustain Morocco’s long-term economic growth.
“Our reason for having this investment fund in Morocco is really to help with the development of critical transport infrastructure,” Fejfer said.
He said the company evaluates infrastructure opportunities based on long-term trends such as urbanization, demographic growth, changing trade patterns and rising consumer demand.
“We look at the supply chain end to end,” he said, noting that investments could range from cold-chain logistics and air cargo facilities to ports, trucking operations and rail infrastructure.
Fejfer emphasized that partnerships with governments, local authorities and private-sector actors are central to the company’s investment approach.
The fund is backed by Morocco’s Mohammed VI Investment Fund alongside several Moroccan and international institutional investors, reflecting the country’s strategy of using public investment mechanisms to attract private capital.
Analysts say the successful closing of the fund sends a positive signal to global investors at a time of heightened competition for international capital and underscores confidence in Morocco’s long-term economic prospects.
The investment is expected to support the development of modern logistics infrastructure, enhance trade connectivity and strengthen Morocco’s role as a key commercial bridge linking African and European markets.
