✏️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada
Algiers, Algeria | May 29, 2024 — The National Maritime Passenger Transport Company (ENTMV) has taken significant steps to enhance its summer service program, facilitating vacations in Algeria for citizens living abroad. Nadia Rabia, CEO of the Algerian Maritime Transport Group (GATMA), announced on national radio the deployment of four maritime transport ships by ENTMV for the summer season. These vessels, including the “Badji Mokhtar,” “El Djazair II,” and “Tassili II,” along with a chartered vessel, boast substantial capacities to ensure the success of the season.
With a total of 325 planned crossings, the maritime routes connecting Algeria to France, Spain, and Italy are well-established. This comprehensive program includes 182 crossings between Algeria and France (Marseille and Sète ports), offering a capacity for 273,000 passengers and 80,000 vehicles. Additionally, 127 crossings between Algeria and Spain, accommodating 220,000 passengers and 55,000 vehicles, and 16 crossings between Algeria and Italy, with a capacity for 21,000 passengers and 5,000 vehicles, are scheduled.
To streamline ticket purchases, ENTMV has introduced a reservation platform for travelers’ convenience. Furthermore, the company’s 25 commercial agencies, both nationally and internationally, are equipped with electronic payment methods to facilitate transactions.
In the realm of freight transport, GATMA is undertaking various projects to bolster its capabilities. This includes the acquisition of three large bulk carriers, with capacities ranging from 55,000 to 60,000 tons, aimed at strengthening the fleet of the newly formed entity, Cnan El Djazair. The acquisition procedures for these vessels, supported by loans from the National Investment Fund, will commence soon.
Additionally, the Algerian Maritime Group has allocated funds for the rehabilitation of immobilized ships and secured working capital to facilitate operations. Looking ahead, the group plans to expand its presence into West Africa by launching a new maritime freight transport line to Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Dakar (Senegal) in June. Furthermore, plans are underway to establish a maritime line to Poland, with a monthly export program of 10,000 tons of goods, as part of the group’s strategic action plan for growth and development.
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