May 15 (SeeNews) - Slovenia’s seaports handled 5.3 million tonnes of cargo in the first quarter of 2023, down 4.2% on the year, data from the country's statistical office showed.
The Slovenian seaports serviced only 33 passengers in January-March, down from 1,196 in the like period of last year, according to data posted on the website of the statistical office.
In March alone, Slovenia's seaports handled 1.8 million tonnes of cargo, down 3.0%, whereas the number of passengers went down to 17 from 547.
Koper, with an annual capacity of 18 million tonnes, is the major seaport in Slovenia. Izola and Piran are smaller ports in the country.