DP World’s first Atlas service set sail from Agadir on 25 November 2025, according to the release. The maiden sailing is scheduled to arrive at DP World’s London Gateway terminal on 30 November and at Antwerp Gateway on 1 December. The dedicated sea route is presented as transforming fresh-produce transport between Morocco, the UK and Europe by offering faster delivery, lower cost and up to 70% lower carbon emissions.
The company states that shifting as much as 150,000 tonnes of produce annually from road to sea could reduce emissions by up to 250kg CO₂ per ton-kilometre.
Claus Larner, Vice President, Perishables, at DP World, said the Atlas service combines speed, reliability and digital transparency to support both product quality and customers’ climate goals. Weekly sailings are planned to carry tomatoes, blueberries, peppers and citrus from key Moroccan growing regions to UK and EU retail networks.
The route replaces traditional 3,000-km trucking corridors, using DP World’s Unifeeder vessels and 1,250 new 40’ high-cube refrigerated containers.
DP World has also invested in 1,000 40’ high-cube and 750 20’ dry containers for fresh and general cargo, supported by a digital platform providing end-to-end visibility. The southbound service runs from London Gateway to Antwerp Gateway, onward to Casablanca and back to Agadir.
Morocco exports over 1.1 million metric tonnes of fruit and vegetables annually to Western Europe, with expected annual growth above 10%.
DP World is a global logistics and supply-chain company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. It operates marine and inland terminals, logistics parks, and digital trade platforms. Its activities include port operations, freight forwarding, and integrated logistics solutions across multiple continents.
