Mohammed V Airport (CMN): Apparel Air Cargo & Customs Guide
Complete B2B logistics and air freight sourcing guide for fashion retailers, corporate buyers, and apparel importers clearing shipments through Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (Aéroport international Mohammed V / GMMN). Connect Philippine garment manufacturing facilities directly to Casablanca via 2 to 4 day scheduled widebody air cargo, Moroccan ADII BADR electronic clearance, and PortNet single-window verification.
- IATA / ICAO Code CMN / GMMN
- Air Cargo Volume Share 85%+ of Morocco Air Freight
- Runway Infrastructure Dual 3,720m Parallel Runways
- Primary Cargo Operators RAM Cargo, Swissport, DHL, FedEx
- Air Transit from Philippines 2 to 4 Days (Scheduled Air Cargo)
- Customs Clearance Regime ADII BADR & PortNet (Fret Nouaceur)
Air Cargo Facilities at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport
Located in Nouaceur Province approximately 30 kilometers south of central Casablanca, Mohammed V International Airport is the operational nucleus of Morocco's air transport logistics. The dedicated Air Freight Zone (Zone de Fret Aérien) combines automated warehouse systems, bonded consolidation zones, and seamless highway connectivity directly to Casablanca's commercial wholesale markets and garment manufacturing districts.
RAM Cargo Flagship Terminal
Royal Air Maroc Cargo operates its principal continental hub at CMN, covering more than 30,000 square meters of covered handling space. The facility features high-throughput roller decks, automated ULD (Unit Load Device) storage, dedicated pallet building positions, and express document courier vaults.
- Belly-hold and scheduled full-freighter handling
- Specialized garment-on-hanger (GOH) handling capability
- Direct ramp access for rapid aircraft turnaround
Swissport Cargo Services Maroc
Swissport provides independent ramp handling, warehousing, and customs clearance logistics for international scheduled airlines, cargo charter flights, and global freight forwarders connecting into Casablanca.
- Secure bonded warehousing under ADII customs supervision
- Barcode tracking integrated with electronic Air Waybills (e-AWB)
- Dedicated dangerous goods and temperature-sensitive storage
Nouaceur Free Zone & Midparc Synergy
Adjacent to Mohammed V Airport runway infrastructure lies the Nouaceur Technopole and Midparc Free Zone, offering duty-free temporary storage, re-export processing, and value-added logistics under specialized customs oversight.
- Exemption from import duties for transit and re-export items
- Direct air-to-truck transfer for regional deliveries across Morocco
- Immediate connection to the A3 Casablanca to Agadir Highway
Air Freight Versus Ocean Freight to Morocco
While containerized bulk orders of corporate workwear and blank apparel move via ocean container ships to Tanger Med Port Complex in 24 to 36 days, time-sensitive fashion merchandise, seasonal sample runs, and high-priority corporate uniforms travel through Casablanca Mohammed V Airport in just 2 to 4 days airport-to-airport. Review our comprehensive Philippines to Morocco Logistics Guide for a side-by-side mode comparison.
Air Freight Routes from Philippines to Casablanca (CMN)
Garments manufactured in the Philippines depart from major international air cargo terminals in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Through coordinated interline carrier agreements, consignments connect via primary global air hubs to touch down at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport within 48 to 96 hours.
| Origin Airport (PH) | Intermediate Transit Hub | Primary Operating Airlines | Average Air Transit | Recommended Consignment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila (MNL / NAIA) Ninoy Aquino Int'l | Dubai (DXB) or Doha (DOH) | Emirates SkyCargo, Qatar Airways Cargo | 2 to 3 Days | Scheduled wholesale apparel, custom polo shirts, commercial uniforms |
| Manila (MNL / NAIA) Ninoy Aquino Int'l | Istanbul (IST) | Turkish Airlines Cargo | 2 to 3 Days | Retail replenishment, sublimated sportswear, activewear capsules |
| Clark (CRK) Clark Int'l Airport | Dubai (DXB) or Doha (DOH) | Emirates, Qatar Airways | 2 to 4 Days | Bulk garment shipments from Central Luzon and Subic economic zones |
| Cebu (CEB) Mactan-Cebu Int'l | Doha (DOH) or Singapore (SIN) | Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines Cargo | 3 to 4 Days | Apparel manufactured in Visayas industrial corridors and PEZA zones |
| Davao (DVO) Francisco Bangoy Int'l | Manila (MNL) or Singapore (SIN) | Philippine Airlines Cargo, Scoot, SilkAir | 3 to 5 Days | Mindanao apparel factory exports, custom sports shirts, work shirts |
| Door to Door Courier Any PH Factory | Hong Kong (HKG) or Dubai (DXB) | DHL Express, FedEx, UPS Worldwide | 3 to 5 Days | Pre-production tech packs, counter-samples, emergency boutique stock |
Air Waybill (AWB) Documentation
Every commercial air cargo consignment shipped to Casablanca CMN moves under a Master Air Waybill (MAWB) and House Air Waybill (HAWB). Essential data points verified before aircraft departure include:
- Shipper legal business name and Philippine export registration
- Consignee legal business name, Moroccan ICE, and tax registration (IF)
- Accurate gross weight, chargeable weight, and volume metrics (1:6000 air cargo density ratio)
- Harmonized System (HS) code classification for textile items (HS 61 and HS 62)
Chargeable Weight Optimization
Air freight charges are calculated based on whichever is greater: actual gross weight in kilograms or volumetric weight calculated using the standard IATA air freight formula:
Our export packing team utilizes high-density compression folding and heavy-gauge export master cartons (5-ply double-wall corrugated) to maximize space efficiency and minimize unnecessary volumetric freight surcharges.
Moroccan Customs Clearance at CMN (ADII BADR & PortNet)
Commercial air cargo arriving at Aéroport Mohammed V Fret Aérien is cleared under the jurisdiction of the Moroccan Administration des Douanes et Impôts Indirects (ADII). Clearance is 100% digitalized via the national BADR system and the PortNet single window platform.
Manifest Registration
Airline or ground handler uploads electronic flight manifest into PortNet and ADII BADR prior to or upon aircraft touchdown at CMN runway.
DUM Declaration
Licensed Moroccan customs broker (Transitaire Agréé) submits the Single Goods Declaration (Déclaration Unique de Marchandises : DUM) online.
Document & VoC Review
ADII verifies commercial invoice, packing list, Certificate of Origin, and the mandatory Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by an accredited inspector.
Duty Payment & Release
Broker settles customs duty (40%), TPI (0.25%), and TVA (20%) electronically; customs issues the Good for Removal voucher (Bon à Enlever : BAE).
Droit d'Importation (40%)
Finished apparel products categorized under HS Chapter 61 (knitted or crocheted garments) and HS Chapter 62 (woven garments) incur the standard Moroccan customs import duty of 40% based on CIF custom value.
Taxe Parafiscale (0.25%)
The Taxe Parafiscale à l'Importation (TPI) of 0.25% is assessed across all commercial imports entering Morocco to support national trade promotion and infrastructure development funds.
Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée (20%)
Moroccan Value Added Tax (TVA) of 20% is calculated on the cumulative sum of the CIF value plus customs import duties and the TPI parafiscal surcharge.
Customs Clearance Office Details
Bureau de Douane: Bureau des Douanes Aéroport Mohammed V Nouaceur (Code Bureau ADII: 300)
Operational Hours: 24 hours daily, 7 days weekly for manifest registration and perishable / express cargo; standard commercial clearance desks operate Monday through Friday from 08:30 to 16:30.
Bonded Transit Regimes: Temporary Admission (Admission Temporaire : AT) and Customs Warehousing (Entreposage sous douane) are available for goods destined for re-export or assembly within Moroccan industrial export processing zones.
Verification of Conformity (VoC) & Textile Standards
Under regulations established by the Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Commerce (Ministère de l'Industrie et du Commerce), all textile and apparel imports into Morocco must fulfill the Verification of Conformity program to enter commercial circulation.
Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
A Certificate of Conformity (Certificat de Conformité : CoC) confirms that imported apparel complies with mandatory Moroccan technical standards (Normes Marocaines : NM). Inspection and certification must be completed prior to air cargo shipment departure through approved international inspection bodies:
- Bureau Veritas
- SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
- TUV Rheinland / Applus
PHShirt coordinates directly with accredited testing laboratories in the Philippines to obtain valid test reports and facilitate seamless pre-shipment VoC inspection.
Moroccan Garment Labeling Compliance
Moroccan Consumer Protection Law (Loi 31-08) requires all finished garments sold commercially to bear permanent, legible care and identification labels. Requirements include:
- Fiber composition expressed in exact percentages (for example: 100% Coton / 100% قطن)
- Standard international textile care symbols (washing temperature, bleaching, drying, ironing)
- Bilingual French and Arabic text markings
- Permanent country of origin identification: "Fabriqué aux Philippines" / "صنع في الفلبين"
- Importer legal business identity and commercial registry code
Apparel Categories Manufactured for Air Cargo Dispatch
Air cargo into Casablanca CMN is ideal for high-value merchandise, time-sensitive promotional events, and corporate identity programs where retail deadlines cannot wait for 30-day ocean transits. Explore our manufacturing capabilities:
Custom Polo Shirts & Uniforms
Premium 100% combed cotton, CVC (60/40), and honeycomb pique corporate polo shirts. Tailored with custom knitted collars, pearlized buttons, and precise embroidery for corporate offices, banking institutions, and hospitality brands across Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakech.
- Fabric weights: 180 to 240 GSM
- Pre-shrunk and reactive dyed for long-lasting color
- Custom pantone dyeing available on bulk runs
Sublimated Sportswear & Jerseys
High-performance moisture-wicking dry-fit micro-polyester athletic apparel. Full-color all-over dye sublimation printing for football clubs, running marathons, cycling events, and corporate sports leagues with zero color fading or peeling.
- Quick-dry antibacterial polyester knit
- Individual player names and numbers customization
- Lead time: 2 to 3 weeks plus 3 days air cargo transit
Retail Fashion & Boutique Blanks
Heavyweight oversized streetwear tees, French terry hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts, and retail ready blank t-shirts. Engineered to meet strict international brand standards for Casablanca independent boutiques and retail fashion chains.
- Heavyweight 220 to 280 GSM cotton jersey
- Custom woven damask neck labels and barcode hangtags
- Individual recyclable polybag packaging
Air Freight Incoterms & Payment Modalities
We structure transparent trade contracts under ICC Incoterms 2020 rules, providing Moroccan commercial importers complete visibility over manufacturing costs, air freight rates, and airport handover responsibilities.
FCA (Free Carrier Manila / Davao)
The buyer nominates their preferred air freight forwarder in the Philippines. PHShirt delivers export-packaged goods to the forwarder's air cargo warehouse in Manila (MNL) or Davao (DVO) and completes Philippine customs export clearance.
CPT (Carriage Paid to Casablanca CMN)
PHShirt books and pre-pays international air freight from the Philippines directly to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport. The Moroccan importer handles destination import customs clearance, duty payment, and local cartage from CMN cargo zone.
CIP (Carriage & Insurance Paid to CMN)
Identical to CPT terms with the addition of comprehensive Institute Cargo Clauses (Air) freight insurance covering 110% of the invoice CIF value against loss, damage, or aviation transit hazards.
Settlement Terms & Accepted Currencies
Invoices can be denominated and settled in Euro (EUR) or US Dollars (USD). Supported payment mechanisms include SWIFT International Telegraphic Transfer (T/T), Irrevocable Commercial Letter of Credit (L/C at Sight) issued by premier Moroccan banking institutions (Attijariwafa Bank, Banque Populaire, BMCE Bank of Africa), and verified corporate credit cards for sample orders. Consult our detailed Modes of Payment Guide for SWIFT routing details.
Frequently Asked Questions on Air Freight to Casablanca (CMN)
Essential guidance for commercial apparel buyers importing from the Philippines into Morocco via Mohammed V International Airport.
How long does air freight take from the Philippines to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport?
What customs duties and taxes apply to apparel imports at Mohammed V Airport?
Is a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) mandatory for apparel arriving at CMN?
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for air cargo shipments?
Can PHShirt provide bilingual French and Arabic garment care labels?
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