France seaport freight traffic: Toulon
France seaport freight traffic: Toulon stood at 1.62 million tonnes in 2025, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Freight transport (annual) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2000 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Freight transport (annual) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross tonnage by port | |||||||||||
| Toulon | 1.62 | 1.43 | 1.6 | 1.62 | 1.43 | 1.19 | 3.15 | 2.96 | 2.97 | 2.64 | |
| Dieppe | 1.45 | 1.26 | 1.32 | 1.49 | 1.19 | 1.47 | 1.6 | 1.64 | 1.84 | 2.07 |
Understanding france seaport freight traffic: Toulon
Measured in million tonnes, this indicator totals the physical mass of maritime cargo handled at dock facilities located along the southeastern Mediterranean coast. The data captures liquid bulk, dry bulk, and general merchandise passing across the quays, excluding inland freight moving exclusively via road networks through the surrounding urban area. Unlike western Atlantic gateways or northern industrial ports, this series mirrors Mediterranean basin trade patterns, naval supply logistics, and regional energy product distribution.
Reviewing the data requires consideration of regional industrial shifts and adjustments in local maritime infrastructure capacity. Analysts must avoid drawing direct parallels with massive container terminals, given that this location often handles a distinct mix of petroleum products and regional supplies. Evaluating twelve-month changes provides the most consistent baseline for identifying shifts in southern maritime commerce, unaffected by temporary tourist season congestion on nearby roads.
Frequently asked questions
- What primary commodities pass through these Mediterranean docks?
- Liquid bulk products, petroleum derivatives, and regional general cargo make up a substantial portion of the recorded mass.
- Are naval vessel movements counted in this commercial tonnage?
- Military shipping is generally excluded from official commercial freight statistics, which focus strictly on civilian cargo throughput.
- How do regional factors influence this series?
- Local industrial demand and proximity to Mediterranean shipping lanes dictate annual volume changes rather than northern continental logistics.