“Expectation, that Georgian can become a transit hub for cargos from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, is incorrect”, - Vakhtang Alania, founder of international shipping company Sopharmi told TV-Program Forbes Talks.
“If there has been Anaklia Deep Water Sea Port, the condition would be much better than now. According to Anaklia Port project, the port capacity totals to 100 million tons. For a better imagination, this is the size of the port of Ilyichevsk," Vakhtang Alania said.
According to him, the situation in Poti Port is very difficult. It was built for dry cargo, which profile is still maintained today, although only 3 of its 15 berths work perfectly, fourth, fifth and eighth.
Unlike bulk cargo, the issue of oil products is in a better condition. Batumi Port has a great potential, which can process 10-12 million tons of oil a year," - said Vakhtang Alania.
