France seaport freight: Marseille-Fos
France seaport freight: Marseille-Fos stood at 16,382 thousand tonnes in Q1 2026, according to Eurostat – gross weight of goods handled in main ports, France, quarterly (mar_go_qm_fr). It is one of the indicators in the Seaport traffic (quarterly) table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1998 to Q1 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Seaport traffic (quarterly) table
| Indicator | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | Q4-2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France, all ports | 67,710 | 69,993 | 67,726 | 66,004 | 65,314 | 65,554 | 62,863 | 66,549 | 66,813 | 68,289 | |
| Mediterranean seaboard | 17,929 | 18,905 | 18,935 | 19,699 | 18,809 | 19,529 | 17,649 | 18,748 | 17,285 | 19,431 | |
| Marseille-Fos | 16,382 | 17,036 | 17,070 | 17,743 | 17,069 | 17,724 | 15,782 | 17,030 | 15,463 | 17,542 |
Understanding france seaport freight: Marseille-Fos
This dataset enumerates the gross weight of all commercial goods loaded and unloaded at the Mediterranean hub situated in Marseille-Fos, distinguishing itself from other regional points by capturing heavy industrial throughput including extensive energy supplies and containerized shipping. The metric aggregates both inbound and outbound maritime traffic processed across specialized terminals within the complex, incorporating the weight of packaging but omitting the tare weight of transport units such as containers or road vehicles.
Interpreting fluctuations requires accounting for scheduled industrial maintenance cycles at nearby refineries and manufacturing plants, which regularly cause temporary shifts in bulk traffic. Analysts should apply year-on-year comparisons rather than sequential quarterly evaluations to properly isolate operational shifts from recurring weather disruptions and holiday slowdowns that affect southern maritime routes. Revisions occasionally occur when late customs declarations are processed, though early estimates generally track final figures closely.
Frequently asked questions
- What categories of cargo are included in this port metric?
- It covers all liquid bulk, dry bulk, general cargo, and containers handled within the harbor complex.
- Why might quarterly figures show sharp drops?
- Industrial strikes or routine refinery maintenance along the southern coast frequently disrupt bulk cargo flows.
- Does this series include passenger baggage weights?
- No, the weight metrics apply solely to commercial freight and merchandise rather than passenger luggage.