April 19, 2020 – The ferry line from Zadar to Ancona, which was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, will resume operations from April 26, twice a week.
HRTurizam reports that this is a result of the initiative of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, based on proposals from member companies and in cooperation with the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure and Jadrolinija, the Croatian Chamber of Economy pointed out.
A closer examination of the interests carried out by the Croatian Chamber of Commerce showed that more than 30 road freight companies are seeking the return of the ferry line with Italy.
There are about 70 trucks a week running from all Dalmatian counties. This saves significant time and finances for many carriers, since waiting at the border in this type of freight transport is shorter and has fewer crossings and reinforced border controls, as well as the reduced need to form escorted vehicles in transit. The decision is also significant for the local food industry, which makes it easier to transport particularly perishable products, such as fresh fish.
“The reintroduction of the ferry line will certainly contribute to faster goods flow and normalization, better transport connectivity and economic cooperation between the two countries,” said Croatian Chamber of Commerce Vice President for Construction and Transport Mirjana Cagalj.
Due to the traffic position of Dalmatia, ferry lines represent significant hotspots of economic activity not only between Croatia and Italy, but also for international traffic flows to central and southern Italy and carriers from other countries, such as BiH, Serbia, Montenegro, and Hungary.
Although the reopening of the ferry line is primarily motivated by road freight transport, it is great that the line is operational, because when the borders are opened, Croatia and Zadar will be immediately available to tourists from Italy.
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