Georgia's decision to develop the Anaklia deep-sea port under the landlord model reflects one of the world's most widely used approaches for medium and large ports, but its success will depend on implementation rather than the model itself, according to Salome Danelia, economist and Business Development Manager at Hegelmann Georgia.
Speaking to TV-program Busines Course, Danelia said the state should establish a clear regulatory framework, define investment obligations for private operators and ensure service quality meets global standards. "The goal of the landlord model should not be only to build the port, but also to make it competitive in the global market," she said.
She noted that while the government retains ownership of strategic infrastructure under the model, private operators contribute capital, operational expertise, technology and international logistics connections.
The comments follow Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili's announcement that Anaklia will be developed under a landlord model, with the state financing and owning the core port infrastructure while leasing terminals and berths to private operators.
