Countries in Central Asia, which were previously focused on the export of natural resources, are now increasingly shipping locally manufactured and processed industrial products.
With the emergence of high-tech industries in the region, the import of machinery and equipment is also on the rise, creating reverse cargo flows along the Middle Corridor.
For Georgia, the effective transportation of these cargoes and the development of the necessary infrastructure is a priority. This need is precisely what the expansion of the new seaport area in Poti, operated by LLC “New Sea Port of Poti” (formerly known as “PACE Terminal”), is designed to address.
The expansion will enable the port to handle and process new types of cargo originating from Central Asia. The development of additional capacity will enhance the competitiveness of the transit corridor passing through Georgia.
As part of the project, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report has already been completed, marking a significant milestone in the first phase.
The expansion also includes deepening the port’s basin to 12.5 meters, which will allow it to accommodate vessels with a capacity of up to 40,000 tons - a capability currently unavailable at other Georgian ports.
In the second phase of development, which involves the expansion within the current port territory, the construction of a second berth is planned. This berth will serve, among other types of cargo, the increased volumes of urea being exported from Central Asia.
As a result, the corridor through Georgia will gain the capacity to attract additional cargo from Central Asia. Moreover, due to healthy competition between Georgia’s two major ports - Batumi and Poti - the country will be able to handle and process growing volumes of urea efficiently.
