The lack of a deep-sea port and transport infrastructure remain the main obstacles to strengthening Georgia's role as a regional transit hub, according to Givi Chachanidze, Commercial Manager at COSCO SHIPPING LINES.
Speaking after a meeting between the Ministry of Economy and business representatives, Chachanidze said discussions focused on the Anaklia deep-sea port project, railway modernisation, and closer coordination with Azerbaijan and Central Asian countries. He noted that the government is working to ensure infrastructure development across the Middle Corridor progresses in a synchronized manner.
"The biggest challenges today are transport infrastructure and the absence of a deep-sea port. Investments are being made in Georgia's railway system, including new rolling stock and locomotives, which will significantly improve operations. At the same time, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are expanding Caspian Sea infrastructure by building terminals and new vessels, so all countries need to move forward together," he said.
Chachanidze added that Georgia's key remaining task is completing the Anaklia deep-sea port, with the first vessel expected to arrive in 2029. "If these projects are delivered, Georgia can truly become a logistics hub and transit country. The private sector is ready to actively participate, and the Ministry of Economy reaffirmed its willingness to maintain close cooperation with businesses throughout the process," he said.
