Corsica Key Maritime Transport Observations – August 2025

By 5 December 20252025 Newsletter week 49
December 5, 2025
  • Maritime passenger numbers reached 1,018,000, a slight increase (+0.2%) compared with August 2024 — essentially stable at a very high seasonal level.
  • Bastia again dominates, handling 52% (524,000) of passengers.
  • Ajaccio represents 23% (236,000) and L’Île-Rousse 14% (142,000).
  • Corsica Ferries maintains over half the market with 52% (730,000).
  • Corsica Linea holds 14% (126,000).
  • La Méridionale retains a 10% share (101,000).
  • Italian companies remain marginal (3–4%).
  • Origin markets shift slightly, with France at 59% (598,000) and Italy increasing to 41% (419,000) — indicating stronger Italian demand in late summer.

Source: Corse Developpement