Royal Air Maroc Cargo proudly marks 35 years of uninterrupted service at Brussels Airport, underscoring a long-standing partnership that serves as a pillar of the airline’s European operations and a vital connection between Morocco, Africa, and Europe.
Since the inaugural cargo flight to Brussels in 1990, the carrier has elevated Brussels to one of its most strategic gateways, fueling the development of trade flows across continents. To commemorate this milestone, a reception was held on October 22 at Brussels Airport, bringing together senior executives from Royal Air Maroc Cargo, Brussels Airport Company, Globe Air Cargo GSA, along with representatives from freight forwarders, partner organizations, and the media.
Over the years, Royal Air Maroc Cargo has continuously invested in its Brussels operations, notably 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 over 4,300 tons of cargo annually and maintaining an average load factor of 85% in 2025. Benefiting from Brussels Airport’s strategic location and strong connectivity within Europe, the station serves as a key consolidation point for cargo flows originating from across the continent. The top three commodities shipped from Brussels, industrial machinery and equipment, automotive spare parts, and pharmaceutical and healthcare products, showcase Belgium’s and, more generally, Europe’s industrial strengths and Morocco’s expanding role as a logistics gateway for Africa. In addition to Casablanca, shipments from Brussels efficiently connect to Dakar, Ouagadougou and Bamako, offering 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 Royal Air Maroc Cargo’s preferred European hub for Africa-bound traffic, with 74% of shipments from BRU destined for the continent. This highlights the strategic geographic location of Brussels airport, in the middle of Europe, with robust infrastructure and ongoing operational collaboration with airlines.
“Thirty-five years at Brussels Airport is a testimony to the trust built with our customers, partners, and the Belgian logistics community,” said Yassine Berrada, 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 expect. Together with Brussels Airport, we will continue connecting Africa to its principal European market for many years to come.”
Looking ahead, Royal Air Maroc Cargo is expanding its European network through increased agility and innovation. The company’s digital partnerships with cargo.one and CargoAi, signed in 2024 and 2025 respectively, are enhancing real-time visibility and streamlining global booking access, available 24/7 for customers worldwide. These digital advances complement ongoing operational improvements at the station, including restructured processes and live shipment status sharing, ensuring an optimised customer experience.
