Georgia
Georgia in country located in Transcaucasia, bordering on the Black Sea, north of Turkey and Armenia. It regained independence when the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991. In August 2008 Russia unilaterally recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia (parts of Georgia), and Russian military forces remain in those regions. The country would like to join the European Union. Its leading ports are Batumi and Poti. Also, the country has made efforts to build a deep sea port at Anaklia, although these efforts are currently stalled.
The First Direct Blocktrain arrives from China to Georgia
On 20 February 2021, the first direct blocktrain will arrive at Tbilisi Station, arriving direct from Xi’an in China. The train, which was arranged by Maersk...
Georgia and Uzbekistan discuss joint transport devlopments
The Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Natia Turnava, and the Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Minister of Investment and Trade Sardor...
Armenia and Georgia discuss Persian Gulf-Black Sea transport corridor issues
On February 8, 2021, Armenia’s Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan received Georgian Ambassador to Armenia Giorgi Saganelidze – February 8, 2021...
APM Terminals Poti ending 2020 successfully with 0 LTI
11 January 2021 APM Terminals Poti ending 2020 successfully with 0 LTI. APM Terminals Poti closed 2020 with 0 LTI (Lost Time Injury) rate, meaning the year...
Analysis – Georgia helped Russia sink Anaklia Deep Sea Port project – can Poti replace it?
Anaklia, Georgia (PortSEurope) January 3, 2021 – Anaklia Deep Sea Port project did not have a chance fighting for its survival against Georgia’s political...
Georgia government seeks renewed feasibility study for Anaklia port
Anaklia, Georgia (PortSEurope) December 15, 2020 – Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Natia Turnava, has said that the government needs to...
Ambassador Degnan meets with the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia’s new President, Sarah Williamson
Today, Ambassador Degnan met with the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia’s new President, Sarah Williamson – December 3, 2020 The U.S. Embassy...
Georgia and South Korea to launch feasibility study on the start of negotiations on a free trade agreement
It is planned to launch a feasibility study on the start of negotiations on a free trade agreement between Georgia and the Republic of Korea. The decision was...
Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline exported about 21.4 million tons of crude oil loaded at Ceyhan terminal in first three quarters of 2020
Baku, Azerbaijan (PortSEurope) November 23, 2020 – The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline exported 21.4 million tons of crude oil loaded on 214 tankers...
Batumi port to inaugurate new multimodal terminal early in 2021
Batumi, Georgia (PortSEurope) November 19, 2020 – In January 2021, Batumi Sea Port, plans to commission a new multimodal terminal built by the company...
NGO raises issue of Anaklia port issue in meeting with US Secretary of State
On his official visit to Georgia, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with representatives of non-governmental organizations. The meeting was attended by...
Georgian prime minister hosts US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo
Tbilisi, Georgia (PortSEurope) November 18, 2020 – US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo is visting Georgia and held talks with Prime Minister Giorgi...
Transford orders Konecranes equipment for Poti port facility
Poti, Georgia (PortSEurope) November 18, 2020 – Transford LLC has ordered two eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Portal Harbor Cranes for its operations...
Anaklia Development Consortium welcomes visit to Georgia by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
The Anaklia Development Consortium (ADC) today issued the following statement in advance of the 17-18 November visit to Georgia by U.S. Secretary of State Mike...
U.S. Secretary Pompeo set to visit Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia (PortSEurope) November 15, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo is currently in France on a tour which will include Turkey,...
Anaklia Development Consortium accuses government of favouring Poti port
Anaklia, Georgia (PortSEurope) October 28, 2020 – The Anaklia Development Consortium (ADC) has issued a news announcement entitled, “Government...
Georgia Consul General visits Hopaport, Turkey
Trabzon, Turkey (PortSEurope) October 14, 2020 – Gela Japaridze, Consul General of Georgia has visited the Northeast port Trabzon including a trip to the...