APM Terminals Poti wants to know how Poti Port is addressed in Georgia’s 10-year transport infrastructure development plan for 2026–2036, which has not yet been made public. Poti Port Administration Head Zviad Chkhartishvili said the company expects to review the document and discuss the port’s role in the government’s strategy.
The issue is particularly important as the port’s expansion project remains unresolved. The planned investment, initially estimated at $300 million, has risen to at least $350 million due to changing international costs. Chkhartishvili said Poti Port is already operating near its capacity limits, making expansion increasingly urgent.
He said the company has discussed the issue with Deputy Economy Minister Tamar Ioseliani and Maritime Transport Agency Head Ivane Abashidze, receiving their support. Talks are focused both on short-term measures to manage current cargo flows and on simplifying procedures to reduce vessel processing times.
Chkhartishvili said APM Terminals expects the government and the investor to return to negotiations by the end of the year. He added that the 10-year transport plan should include the Poti Port expansion project and expressed hope that the talks will result in a clear decision for the investor.
