Georgia has officially launched the second phase of the new Poti Port development, with Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili describing the project as a response to growing demand for the country’s transport and logistics infrastructure. She said the expansion will strengthen Georgia’s role in regional connectivity and support economic growth.
The minister noted that the Middle Corridor continues to grow rapidly, with cargo volumes transported through Georgia increasing by 21% in the first five months of the year, while vessel tonnage at Georgian ports rose by 19%. She said the figures underscore Georgia’s expanding importance as a regional logistics hub.
The second phase includes an additional USD 40 million investment and will increase the port’s annual cargo handling capacity to 3 million tons. According to Kvrivishvili, the expansion will improve operational efficiency, speed up cargo processing, and enhance Georgia’s competitiveness. The first phase involved a USD 93 million investment and created 360 jobs, while the new phase is expected to add another 50 positions.
The launch ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Alan Purcell, DFC Managing Director Kenneth Angell, and PACE International President Ioseb Dolidze. The event concluded with a symbolic capsule-laying ceremony marking the start of construction.
