Maritime line Algiers-Naples: a “relief” for the Algerian community in Italy

Arrived early this Tuesday, at the port of Algiers, from Naples, the passengers of the first trip of this new line warmly welcomed the launch of this maritime service which constitutes a response to one of the major concerns of Algerians established in Italy.

The passengers, approached by the APS, on leaving the “Tariq Ibn Ziyad” ship of the National Passenger Maritime Transport Company (ENTMV), docked at quay 11 of the port of Algiers, agree that this initiative was a “relief” for the Algerian community established abroad.

For Lotfi, a young Algerian living in Milan, the Algiers-Naples shipping line “distresses” the majority of Algerians living in Italy, and even in the South of France, and makes the idea of ​​returning home for summer vacation summer, more achievable.

“This shipping line allows Algerians residing in Rome, Florence, Bologna, Palermo and Naples in particular to reach Algiers without incident”, he explained, welcoming the quality of service and the availability of the crew of the ship “Tariq Ibn Ziyad”, throughout the 30 hours of the duration of the service.

And to add: “I bought my return ticket for 308 euros and I find this price very affordable”.

In his side, Nacera, who travels with his small family, affirms that this maritime line brings closer the national community established abroad of the country.

“I have not returned to the country for more than two years and I could not find plane tickets, the announcement of the opening of this new line allows me to spend holidays with my family in Annaba” , she points out.

As for Mohamed, he assures that he joined Naples from Marseille (France) to take the boat to Algiers.

“I bought my ticket online and traveled from Marseille, where I’ve lived for 30 years. It’s much better for me than continuing to do stunts to find a plane ticket,” says he.

And to note: “for a first trip for this shipping line, things went well and the speed of the customs services in processing the procedures for travelers who arrived with their vehicles was really appreciated”.