
Sea transport between Malta and Gozo saw notable increases in trips, vehicles, and passengers during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Between October and December 2024, 11,463 trips carried 1,655,197 passengers.
October was the busiest month, accounting for 34.5% of trips (3,949) and 37% of passengers (519,888).
While passenger numbers on the Mġarr-Ċirkewwa route decreased slightly by 2.4% to 1,406,265, vehicle traffic rose by 1.3%, totalling 507,089.
Trips increased by 6.4%, reaching 9,059, with October registering the highest number (3,083).
Passenger traffic from Mġarr was busiest on weekends, while Ċirkewwa traffic peaked on Fridays and Saturdays.
Fast ferry services also experienced significant growth. In the fourth quarter, 2,404 trips carried 248,932 passengers, marking increases of 43.8% in trips and 44.6% in passengers compared to the same period in 2023.
October alone accounted for 866 trips and 111,503 passengers, the highest for the quarter.
For the full year 2024, total sea transport trips rose by 5.8% (2,428 trips), vehicle movements increased by 2.3% (47,314), and passengers grew by 4.5% (296,596).
August was the peak month, recording 4,099 trips, 205,246 vehicles, and 698,310 passengers.
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