Group 1 - HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine) announced a deep restructuring of its international shipping network, introducing two new routes: Mediterranean Route 2 (MD2) and Korea-Middle East-South Pacific Route (KMP) [1][2] - The restructuring positions Morocco as a strategic hub for the Northwest African market, with Tangier port identified as a key gateway [1][2] - The MD2 route will connect major Asian ports with important hubs in Western Mediterranean countries, including Spain, Italy, France, and Morocco, with its maiden voyage scheduled for September 7, 2027 [2] Group 2 - The KMP route aims to enhance maritime transport links between the Middle East, Asia, and the US West Coast, with its first sailing set for September 4, 2025 [2] - The restructuring is part of HMM's broader strategy to optimize its global logistics network, involving the reconfiguration of existing routes [2] - The return leg of the MD2 route will provide fast connections from the Western Mediterranean to Busan and central China, while also opening intermodal access to Southeast Asia through Singapore [2]