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Marseille looking for the wind

Marseille looking for the wind
05/23/2014 - Mathieu Bouchard | Industry / Transport
The historic port for maritime connections with the Maghreb, Marseille has been experiencing a steady fall in roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) traffic which was further exacerbated in 2013. The actors of the port of Marseille Fos however believe there will be a recovery.

Ro-Ro sinks and swims in the Mediterranean

Ro-Ro sinks and swims in the Mediterranean
05/23/2014 - Mathieu Bouchard | Industry / Transport
A contrasting picture for trans-Mediterranean Ro-Ro. East-west routes are developing positively but traffic between Europe and North Africa is decreasing.

Mediterraean ports invest in cruises

Mediterraean ports invest in cruises
03/27/2013 - Nathalie Bureau du Colombier, MARSEILLE | Industry / Transport
Barcelona, Genoa, Toulon, Marseille…The battle of the cruises is being won on land in the great ports of the Mediterranean that are continuing to develop new platforms and large marine terminals. Today’s investments will make all the difference tomorrow. Panorama of the sites in the Mediterranean.

Public Services Outsourcing in Corsica: a small budget with major obligations

Public Services Outsourcing in Corsica: a small budget with major obligations
03/21/2013 - Nathalie Bureau du Colombier, MARSEILLE | Industry / Transport
Limited to only one basic service between Marseille and Corsican ports, Maritime Public Services Outsourcing, currently under negotiation, regulates transport prices for passengers and freight. It also organises “skeleton services” in the event of a strike. Overview of the main changes announced for the assignees...

Regulations on the environmental impact of ships set new course

Regulations on the environmental impact of ships set new course
09/29/2012 - Mathieu Bouchard | Environment
Environmental regulations on passenger shipping are complex and undergo regular changes. They are now aiming to reduce the sea and air pollution caused by ships.