Tag: Maritime Transport Observations

Dec 05

Corsica Key Maritime Transport Observations – July 2025

Maritime passenger traffic reached 762,200, showing a +3.5% increase compared with July 2024 — a strong performance in the crucial summer month.
Bastia remains the dominant port, handling 52% (398,000 passengers) of all ferry travellers in July.
Ajaccio is second with 22% (165,000 passengers), followed by L’Île-Rousse at 14% (105,000).
Corsica Ferries is by far the largest carrier, moving 52% (398,000) of all maritime passengers.
Corsica Linea accounts for 14% (107,000).
La Méridionale handles around 11% (83,000).
Italian operators (Ichnusa Lines, Moby Lines) remain niche players (3–4%).
France remains the principal origin market, representing 61% (463,000) of maritime passengers, with Italy supplying 39% (298,000).

Dec 05

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.