The heavy-lifting specialist has ordered ten new high-capacity cranes to expand into Southern Europe.
The emergence of domestic industrial players capable of competing with European leaders is testament to the growing strength of the Kingdom’s engineering sector and expertise. Founded in Casablanca in 2014 and led by Mohamed Moufid, the 100 per cent Moroccan-owned company Somalev now employs nearly four hundred staff and is establishing itself as a continental leader in heavy lifting and exceptional transport. On Monday 9 November 2026, the company took a further step in its expansion by placing an order for ten mobile cranes with the German manufacturer Liebherr, due for delivery before the end of the year. This major investment comprises units with capacities ranging from fifty to two hundred and fifty tonnes, fitted with state-of-the-art telemetry systems to optimise load monitoring and fuel consumption in the field.
Expertise in major port and energy projects
This technological modernisation is underpinned by a wealth of experience gained on the country’s most demanding infrastructure projects. The company distinguished itself in particular at the Port of Casablanca during the complex dismantling of two cargo handling gantries weighing 1,400 tonnes of steel on behalf of Marsa Maroc, whilst ensuring the terminal remained operational. Its technical expertise has also been demonstrated in the renewable energy sector through the installation of strategic wind farms in Dakhla, Taza and Koudia El Baida. These operational achievements earned the firm the distinction of being the first Moroccan and African organisation to be shortlisted for the prestigious ESTA Awards in Munich, securing second place in Europe in the lattice-boom crane category against the continent’s industry giants.
International expansion and benefits for the local economy
With seven operational bases strategically located between Tangier Med and Dakhla, the company is now preparing to enter the Southern European markets in partnership with specialist international organisations. This expansion beyond national borders confirms the ability of domestic private companies to export high value-added services and to capitalise on the technical expertise of local engineers and technicians. By strengthening the country’s logistical capabilities in the maritime, oil and industrial sectors, this initiative supports the Kingdom’s industrial sovereignty, attracts new global partnerships and creates sustainable skilled jobs for Moroccan youth.
