The Port of Marseilles has reported that passenger volumes were up 2 percent in the first quarter to 175,000, including a 69 percent increase in cruise numbers to 37,000. Ferry passengers fell 8 percent to 138,000, with Algerian services stable on 40,000, Tunisia up 10 percent for 21,000 but Corsica down 15 percent to 77,000 due to shipping line strikes.
Marseilles Cruise Traffic Up 69 Percent
