MINISTRY OF ECONOMY
AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
OF GEORGIA

Upon Decision of Georgian Government, Anaklia Deep Sea Port to Be Built Based on Landlord Port Model, Under Which State Remains Owner of Core Maritime and Port Infrastructure and Will Directly Ensure Its Development and Management

06-07-2026

“The Government of Georgia has decided to construct the Anaklia Deep Sea Port using the world’s most widely approved landlord port model. Under this framework, the state will remain the owner of the core maritime and port infrastructure, while directly ensuring its development and management. The landlord model will enable the state to develop Anaklia Port in partnership with multiple nations and companies simultaneously, rather than with a single entity as previously planned. This will create optimal conditions for attracting cargo to the port and, consequently, ensuring its maximum operational efficiency,” – Mariam Kvrivishvili, the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, announced at a briefing today.

According to the Minister, the decision is driven by a core objective: to establish Anaklia Port as a hub for international interests, capital, and cargo flows, with the active participation and consideration of the interests of partner countries.

“Alongside the creation of the port infrastructure, the state will ensure the construction of road and rail access infrastructure to Anaklia, while the investments required for the development of container and bulk cargo terminals will be provided by international investors and private operators. The Government of Georgia particularly welcomes investments in Anaklia Port from the Middle Corridor member states - China, Central Asian nations, and Azerbaijan. This key decision made by the Government of Georgia will further strengthen Georgia’s national interests, generate new economic opportunities, and position our country as a pivotal participant in the Middle Corridor project,” – Mariam Kvrivishvili stated.

The Minister further noted that given the growing interest from numerous countries and international companies in the project, it is of fundamental importance for Georgia that the development of Anaklia is based on a model that guarantees a leading role for the state in strategic infrastructure development. Simultaneously, this approach creates a competitive environment capable of accommodating the interests of multiple stakeholder countries and companies.

Mariam Kvrivishvili emphasizes that the construction of Anaklia Port is of paramount importance for strengthening Georgia’s transit function and, consequently, for the country’s sustainable economic development.

“We wish to share with the public an important decision made by the Government of Georgia regarding the construction of the Anaklia Deep Sea Port. As you are aware, the construction of Anaklia Port carries immense significance for enhancing Georgia’s transit role and driving sustainable economic development.

The role of the Middle Corridor in fostering East-West connectivity is becoming increasingly vital. The Middle Corridor has emerged as the shortest and most critical trade and economic route between Europe and Asia, with Georgia playing a key role. Today, our port infrastructure operates at maximum capacity, with growth recorded across all cargo categories. In January-April 2026, cargo turnover increased by 21% compared to the same period last year, while a total growth of 46% was recorded over the past 4 years,” – Mariam Kvrivishvili explained.

As the Minister highlighted during the briefing, over the past year, the Government of Georgia has formulated a clear vision and strategy for the further development of the country’s transport and logistics sector, which aligns seamlessly with the infrastructure capacity expansion prospects of the Middle Corridor member states.

“The Government of Georgia will invest 7 billion dollars in the strategic infrastructure of this sector by 2032. This includes the construction of the Anaklia Deep Sea Port, a qualitative modernization of the Georgian Railway, and the completion of highway construction. The policies pursued by the Georgian Government, along with implemented reforms and coordinated work with partner countries, have generated unprecedented international interest in the Anaklia Deep Sea Port from neighboring and Central Asian countries, China, the Gulf States, as well as Western companies. Consequently, it is evident that the Anaklia project has already taken on the weight of a strategic infrastructure project of not only regional, but international significance,” – Mariam Kvrivishvili stated.

 

 

 

 

 

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