In 2025, the Blu Navy ferries carried more than a million passengers on the Piombino-Portoferraio route. It made it known today Aldo Blacks, CEO of the which is headed by the Genoese Finsea group, presenting the prospects for the next summer season 2026. In particular, the company has announced that last year, which marked a turning point decisive with the acquisition of the Elba Ferries business unit and the Appointment of the new Board of Directors, Traffic grew by +10.2%, with an average share of +40% and peaks of +47% in the summer months, while the car segment recorded a +11% (average share +44% and up to +50% in summer), while motorcycles scored +9% and, together with campers, presented stable quotas and significant seasonal peaks.

"Looking to the future - explained Blacks - we aim to consolidate the results and further improve the service, through increased assistance on board. The global context remains uncertain, but it favors proximity tourism: in In this scenario, Elba is confirmed as a safe destination, accessible and competitive". The company highlighted that, However, the issue of costs remains central, with fuel maritime expenditure, which recorded an increase by +126% compared to February 2026, representing a variable critical for the sector.