But French media report the Marseille commercial court is likely to postpone a decision until May.

Three bidders out of seven are still standing in the race to control its business between the mainland and Corsica. Final offers were submitted on Friday.

Mexico’s Baja Ferries has reportedly pledged to retain six of seven ferries and to keep 800 of 1,500 workers, with an investment of EUR 100m ($114.26m).

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