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Baleària expands maritime links between Algeria and Spain, adapting services for Algerian travelers
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Spanish shipping company Baleària is enhancing its maritime connections between Spain and Algeria, responding to increased demand and the needs of the Algerian diaspora. The company has unveiled new routes and services tailored for Algerian travelers, including halal catering and prayer areas. Over ten years in Algeria, Baleària has transported nearly 900,000 passengers. The company celebrated its decade of operations in Algiers, with its president, Adolfo Utor, and general director, Georges Bassoul, present alongside Algerian government representatives and partners. Since opening its first route, Valencia-Mostaganem, in 2016, Baleària has expanded its network to include six maritime links: Valencia-Mostaganem 2016, Valencia-Algiers 2024, Valencia-Oran 2024, Alicante-Oran 2024, occasional links, Barcelona-Algiers 2025, and Barcelona-Oran 2025. The company reported transporting 900,000 passengers, 360,000 vehicles, and approximately 100,000 linear meters of freight in Algeria over ten years. After a slowdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, growth has resumed, with 2025 marking a record 165,000 passengers. Baleària views Algeria as a key strategic market for its international expansion, aiming for sustainable growth and strengthened economic and human exchanges. Services on board include Arabic-speaking staff, halal food, prayer rooms, family services, and Wi-Fi. The routes are served by ferries such as the Rosalind Franklin and Regina Baltica. Baleària also contributes to local
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