Royal Air Maroc Cargo Company is celebrating 35 years of operations at Brussels Airport

• Royal Air Maroc Cargo Company celebrates 35 years of its presence at Brussels Airport, representing a long partnership linking Morocco, Africa and Europe with Brussels as one of its most strategic gateways since 1990.
• The airline operates three weekly B767F flights between Casablanca and Brussels, transports more than 4,300 tons of cargo annually with a load factor of 85 percent and supports trade in machinery, auto parts and pharmaceuticals across the two continents.
• RAM expands with new digital partnerships with Cargo.one and CargoAi, improving visibility, access and efficiency for customers around the world

Royal Air Maroc Cargo celebrated 35 years of continuous service at Brussels Airport, underscoring the long-term partnership that serves as a pillar of the company’s European operations and a vital link between Morocco, Africa and Europe.

Since its inaugural cargo flight to Brussels in 1990, the carrier has elevated Brussels into one of its most strategic gateways, promoting the development of intercontinental trade flows. To celebrate this important event, a reception was held on 22 October at Brussels Airport, bringing together senior executives from Royal Air Maroc, Brussels Airport Company and Globe Air Cargo GSA, along with representatives of freight forwarders, partner organizations and the media.

Over the years, Royal Air Maroc has continuously invested in its Brussels operations, significantly doubling its main deck capacity with the addition of a B767 freighter. The airline now operates three weekly flights between Casablanca (CMN) and Brussels (BRU), transporting more than 4,300 tons of cargo annually and maintaining an average load factor of 85% in 2025. Taking advantage of Brussels Airport’s strategic location and strong intra-European connectivity, the terminal acts as a key consolidation point for cargo flows arriving from across the continent. The three most important commodities shipped from Brussels, namely industrial machinery and equipment, auto parts, and pharmaceutical and healthcare products, showcase the industrial strengths of Belgium, and more generally in Europe, and Morocco’s expanding role as a logistics gateway to Africa. In addition to Casablanca, shipments from Brussels are efficiently linked to Dakar, Ouagadougou and Bamako, allowing direct access to key African markets.

For customers in both Europe and Africa, the stability of the Casablanca-Brussels route ensures reliable service and competitive transit times. Brussels is RAM’s preferred European hub for traffic to Africa, with 74% of BRU’s cargo heading to the continent. This highlights the strategic geographical location of Brussels Airport, in the center of Europe, with a strong infrastructure and continuous operational cooperation with airlines.

“Thirty-five years at Brussels Airport are a testament to the trust we have built with our customers, partners and the Belgian logistics community,” said Yassine Barrada, Vice President Cargo at Royal Air Maroc. “This route is essential to our network, and we remain fully committed to delivering the reliability, efficiency and customer care that our partners have come to expect. Together with Brussels Airport, we will continue to connect Africa to its key European market for many years to come.”

Looking to the future, Royal Air Maroc Cargo is expanding its European network through increased flexibility and innovation. The company’s digital partnerships with Cargo.one and CargoAi, signed in 2024 and 2025 respectively, enhance real-time visibility and simplify access to global booking, which is available 24/7 for customers around the world. These digital developments complement the terminal’s ongoing operational improvements, including restructured processes and direct sharing of cargo status, ensuring an optimal customer experience.