RIKON has officially announced its entry into the African market after securing its first major contract on the continent through an international tender. This strategic milestone involves a complex project for Marsa Maroc, the leading port operator in the Kingdom of Morocco. The achievement follows RIKON’s active engagement at TOC Africa 2025 in Tangier, where the company successfully presented its technical capabilities to key regional stakeholders and industry leaders.
The contract focuses on the highly demanding transportation of a Double Jib Level Luffing crane—a flagship product in RIKON’s portfolio—from the port of Nador to the port of Safi. Unlike standard shipments, this operation requires the crane to be transported in a fully assembled state, a logistically challenging task that demands specialized expertise, meticulous planning, and precise execution. RIKON’s proven track record, including recent successful deliveries of similar equipment to Turkey, served as a critical reference in securing this high-stakes commission.
This debut project serves as a powerful demonstration of RIKON’s logistics expertise and reinforces its strategy of international expansion into emerging markets. By successfully managing the engineering and transport requirements for such a significant regional partner, the company aims to solidify its position as a reliable provider of complex heavy-lift machinery solutions across Africa. This victory marks the beginning of a new chapter for the company, paving the way for future infrastructure and industrial projects throughout the region.
Source: https://rikoncranes.com/en/news-and-events/rikon-goes-to-africa-with-first-major-contract/