New French fast ferry operator Cors’Express is now available on the FerryGateway Switch.
The company operates high-speed services between Bastia and the Italian ports of Genoa, Livorno and Civitavecchia, using the hydrofoil CHRISTINE L and offering some of the shortest crossing times on these routes.
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The European Sea Ports Organisation has welcomed the Council Conclusions on the European Ports Strategy, describing them as a strong foundation for future discussions.
ESPO particularly supports the focus on competitiveness, regulatory simplification, investment-friendly policies, and measures to address the impact of the EU ETS on European ports. The organisation also welcomed recognition of ports’ growing role as energy hubs and key players in Europe’s decarbonisation efforts.
The Full Ahead Podcast, which gained significant visibility through its recordings at the Ferry Shipping Summit in Malmö, is preparing for its second series with the support of Stena Line.
Created by former shipping executive Alistair Eagles and broadcaster Nigel Thompson, the podcast has established itself as a platform for conversations with ferry and maritime industry leaders. The first series featured interviews recorded at the Ferry Shipping Summit, bringing together senior executives, port representatives and suppliers.
The podcast aims to showcase the people behind the maritime sector, highlight career opportunities both at sea and ashore, and challenge common misconceptions about the industry.
Spanish ferry operator Trasmed reported a 2025 EBITDA of EUR 21.5 million, up more than 70% year-on-year, while revenue increased 9.4% to EUR 165.4 million.
The Grimaldi Group subsidiary also reduced its debt by 66% and aims to be debt-free by 2027. According to the company, it expects to return to profitability in 2026.
In 2025, Trasmed carried more than 700,000 passengers and 339,394 freight units on its mainland Spain–Balearic Islands services.
The company highlighted its decarbonisation efforts, including the use of shore power in Barcelona, where CIUDAD DE PALMA has consumed more than 722 MWh of renewable electricity since March 2025. Trasmed says it has reduced emissions by 22,800 tonnes over the past two years.
