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Seaports with fewer passengers and ships but more goods
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsCenter10 days ago

Seaports with fewer passengers and ships but more goods

In the first six months of this year, fewer cruise ships arrived at Croatian ports compared to the same period last year, with a decrease of 0.2 percent or 149,200 vessels. In the second quarter, passenger numbers decreased slightly, with Split recording over 1.4 million passengers, a 0.3 percent drop. Dubrovnik saw a more significant decline of 4.6 percent. Meanwhile, cargo traffic increased significantly, with 12.4 million tons handled in the first half of the year, up 21 percent. The second quarter alone saw 6.9 million tons of cargo, representing a 26.3 percent increase, driven by higher volumes of liquid cargo and containerized goods. Rijeka and Omišalj led the growth in cargo traffic, with increases of 83.5 percent and 30 percent respectively.

The Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ) has issued a multi-day red warning for extreme heat affecting three major cities, Rijeka, Split, and Dubrovnik, from Sunday through Wednesday, August 9–12, 2026. This level of alert indicates a very high risk to public health due to prolonged exposure to intense heatwaves. According to DHMZ reports, all four days will carry the highest danger level, marked by the red warning. In Knin, moderate risks are expected on Sunday and Monday, escalating to severe on Tuesday and Wednesday. For Zagreb, Karlovac, and Gospić, no heatwave threat is anticipated on Sunday, with moderate alerts on Monday and Tuesday, followed by no risk on Wednesday. Similarly, in Osijek, no threats are forecast for Sunday and Wednesday, while moderate risks apply on Monday and Tuesday. In addition to the heat warnings, recent data from the Croatian State Statistics Office (DZS) reveals notable shifts in maritime traffic and cargo movement across Croatia’s coastal ports during the first half of this year. The total number of passengers transported via these ports remained nearly identical to last year, reaching 13.1 million, with 9.9 million recorded in the second quarter, a slight one percent decline compared to the same period in 2025. However, the number of vessels arriving at Croatian ports dropped by 0.2 percent, totaling 149,200 ships over six months, with a 1.3 percent decrease in the second quarter alone. Passenger numbers were highest in Split, where more than 1.4 million travelers boarded or disembarked from ferries and cruise ships, an increase of just 0.3 percent compared to the previous year. Dubrovnik saw a sharper drop of 4.6 percent, despite handling slightly over one million passengers. Vehicle movements showed minimal changes, with around 1.8 million cars, motorcycles, and trailers transported across ports in the second quarter, a mere 0.1 percent rise compared to last year. Meanwhile, bus traffic declined by 3.7 percent, amounting to approximately 11,100 buses. In contrast, the volume of goods transported through Croatian ports surged significantly, increasing by 21 percent in the first half of the year to reach 12.4 million tons. Of this, nearly 6.9 million tons passed through ports in the second quarter, marking a 26.3 percent growth compared to the same time last year. This surge was attributed primarily to increased liquid cargo transport, which rose by 18 percent, and containerized freight, which jumped by 82.9 percent. Rijeka Port stood out as the leader in cargo growth, recording an 83.5 percent increase in the second quarter compared to the same period in 2025, moving over 2.4 million tons of goods. Omišalj followed closely behind, with a 30 percent rise in cargo volumes, transporting more than 2.2 million tons. Ploče and Bakar ports experienced declines, with Ploče reporting a 16.1 percent drop and Bakar seeing a 7.9 percent reduction in cargo traffic. Split, however, maintained a modest 12 percent increase in its cargo throughput, handling 512,000 tons of goods. Meanwhile, record-breaking temperatures have been recorded along the Adriatic coast, with Split experiencing the highest temperature ever measured in August since records began in 1926. On August 12, the mercury reached 39.2 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record of 38.5 degrees set in 2015. The measurement was taken at the meteorological station on Mount Marjan, under standard conditions, emphasizing the severity of the heatwave. Similar extremes were noted in Senj, where temperatures hit 39.8 degrees, breaking the prior record of 39.7 degrees from 2015. Dubrovnik also saw a new high of 39.1 degrees on August 12, eclipsing the previous mark of 38.6 degrees from 2025. Authorities have urged residents to take precautions against the extreme heat, including avoiding direct sunlight during peak hours, staying hydrated, and ensuring adequate cooling in living spaces. Special caution is advised for children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses. Meteorologists continue to monitor the situation, with further updates expected as the heatwave progresses.

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Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 8510 days ago
Croatian ports are full of goods, passengers as last year.

In the first six months of this year, Croatia's maritime ports recorded 13.1 million passengers, the same number as last year, according to data from the State Statistics Office (DZS). In the second quarter alone, 9.9 million passengers were registered, a 1% decrease compared to the same period last year. The number of ships arriving at Croatian ports decreased by 0.2%, while the number of vehicles and trailers transported increased slightly. Notably, cargo traffic saw significant growth, with 12.4 million tons of goods passing through the ports, a 21% increase compared to the same period last year. The port of Rijeka led in cargo volume, recording over 2.4 million tons, representing an 83.5% increase from the previous year.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual statistical data regarding passenger and cargo traffic in Croatian ports without overt ideological framing. It reports on economic indicators and operational performance of ports without taking sides or promoting specific political agendas. The tone remains neutral, and

Why factuality (85): This article directly references the primary source document about the heat record in Split, quoting meteorologist Ivan Šolić and mentioning the historical temperature data. It accurately presents the facts about the record-breaking temperatures and includes relevant details like measurement locatio

Why objectivity (85): The article remains neutral, presenting the facts without emotional language or bias. It provides clear, factual information about the weather event without taking sides or injecting personal opinion.

HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija) logoHRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicCenterFactual 65Objective 8010 days ago
Seaports with slightly fewer passengers and ships but more cargo

In the first six months of this year, Croatian ports handled around 13.1 million passengers, similar to last year, though there was a slight decline of 1% in the second quarter compared to the same period last year. The number of ships arriving at Croatian ports decreased by 0.2%, but the volume of cargo transported increased significantly by 21% overall, reaching 12.4 million tons. This growth was driven mainly by an 82.9% increase in container freight and an 18% rise in liquid cargo. Split remained the busiest port for passengers, handling over 1.4 million, while Dubrovnik saw a 4.6% drop in passenger numbers. In contrast, Rijeka and Omišalj experienced substantial increases in cargo traffic, with Rijeka seeing an 83.5% rise.

Bias read (Center): The article presents statistical data on port activity without overtly favoring any political perspective. It focuses on numerical comparisons between this year and last year, providing figures on both passenger and cargo traffic without apparent ideological framing or selective emphasis on specific

Why factuality (65): The article discusses maritime port activity in Croatia, focusing on passenger numbers, vessel counts, and cargo movement. It cites data from the State Statistics Office (DZS) but does not reference the primary source document about heat records in Split. The information is factual and consistent wi

Why objectivity (80): The tone remains neutral and informative, presenting data without apparent bias. It focuses on reporting statistics without adding subjective commentary or emotional language.

tportal logotportalIndependentCenterFactual 65Objective 8010 days ago
Seaports with fewer passengers and ships but more goods

In the first six months of this year, fewer cruise ships arrived at Croatian ports compared to the same period last year, with a decrease of 0.2 percent or 149,200 vessels. In the second quarter, passenger numbers decreased slightly, with Split recording over 1.4 million passengers, a 0.3 percent drop. Dubrovnik saw a more significant decline of 4.6 percent. Meanwhile, cargo traffic increased significantly, with 12.4 million tons handled in the first half of the year, up 21 percent. The second quarter alone saw 6.9 million tons of cargo, representing a 26.3 percent increase, driven by higher volumes of liquid cargo and containerized goods. Rijeka and Omišalj led the growth in cargo traffic, with increases of 83.5 percent and 30 percent respectively.

Bias read (Center): The article presents data on port activity without overtly favoring any political group or ideology. It reports on economic indicators such as passenger and cargo traffic changes, which are factual and non-partisan. While the topic relates to national economic performance, the framing remainsneutral

Why factuality (65): This article mirrors the content of the first article, providing similar statistics on maritime ports. Like the first, it does not mention the heat record in Split or reference the primary source document. It accurately reflects reported data but misses the central event described in the primary sou

Why objectivity (80): The article maintains an objective tone, presenting data without emotional language or overt bias. It follows the same structure and neutrality as the previous article.

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