GNV Focuses on La Goulette, Leaves Door Open for Other Tunisian Ports

The maritime group GNV is currently concentrating its efforts on its operations at the port of Tunis-La Goulette, its primary base in Tunisia. While the possibility of future expansion into other Tunisian ports such as Sfax or Zarzis remains open, GNV has not yet established any concrete plans for such development.

Matteo Catani, GNV's CEO, stated that the company is focused on La Goulette, with no defined program for opening new lines from other Tunisian ports at this stage. This comes amid ongoing speculation about the group's potential expansion to Sfax and Zarzis, ports often mentioned as options for developing maritime traffic between Tunisia and Europe.

GNV continues to expand its Mediterranean network by strengthening connections with several Italian ports beyond the traditional routes to Genoa and Palermo. This strategy aims to enhance Tunisia's connectivity with various European markets and meet the growing demand for passenger and freight transport. The company, present in Tunisia since 2003, has increased its capacity and frequencies at the port of Tunis-La Goulette, focusing on improving service quality for Tunisians abroad, travelers, and economic operators.

Despite a nearly 30% increase in energy costs due to geopolitical tensions, Catani believes ferries remain a competitive transport option for both passengers and cargo. No short-term timeline has been announced for establishing a presence in Sfax or Zarzis, with GNV prioritizing the consolidation of its La Goulette operations before considering further expansion.