MINISTRY OF ECONOMY
AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
OF GEORGIA

Tamar Ioseliani: The Middle Corridor must work as a single system – physically connected, digitally synchronised and institutionally coordinated – Georgia is a key link in this corridor today

05-02-2026

Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Tamar Ioseliani focused on the increasing importance of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and the strengthening of Georgia’s role as an important regional player during her speech at the plenary session of the OECD Eurasia Week, which was held in Paris, France. 

As the Deputy Minister stated, the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, also known as the Middle Corridor, no longer carries only the status of an alternative road corridor. “Today, it is increasingly perceived as a strategic component of sustainable supply chains, economic security, and solid links between Europe and Asia. Georgia is not a transit periphery of the corridor, but a key link that transforms its own geographical location into an economic advantage and directs efforts toward positioning the Black Sea as a reliable gateway between Central Asia and the European Union” – Tamar Ioseliani noted. 

The Deputy Minister focused on large-scale infrastructure projects that strengthen Georgia’s function in the corridor and noted that the government has made significant investments in the country’s transport infrastructure to strengthen its role. According to Tamar Ioseliani, in accordance with the government’s vision for transport and logistics development, Georgia’s total investment in core transport and logistics infrastructure will reach 7 billion USD.

According to the Deputy Minister’s information, the volume of cargo turnover passing through Georgia and the Middle Corridor is increasing, confirming the corridor’s relevance. “In 2025, a significant increase in container shipments was recorded in Georgian ports: container turnover was increased by 20% compared to 2024. Furthermore, the amount of container shipments by rail is 14% higher. Particularly noteworthy is the 33% increase in container flows in the Middle Corridor, highlighting the strengthening of Georgia’s role as a key transit hub. Our goal is to turn this momentum into sustainable growth by establishing a transport system that is efficient, compatible, and fully integrated into regional and European supply chains” – Tamar Ioseliani explained.

The Deputy Minister also focused on the synchronisation of customs and other procedures of the corridor’s participating countries and noted that Georgia is actively working on the digitalisation of the corridor and strengthening other forms of cooperation. According to Tamar Ioseliani, the creation of a Middle Corridor multimodal joint venture is a testament to the transition to coordinated services, predictable schedules, and competitive tariffs, and this is precisely what global shippers expect. 

“Georgia’s message is clear: the Middle Corridor must work as a single system – physically connected, digitally synchronised and institutionally coordinated. Georgia is turning this vision into reality and is consistently forming into a reliable hub for Eurasian connectivity” – Tamar Ioseliani noted. 

The plenary session was dedicated to the development opportunities of the Trans-Caspian transport corridor and regional connectivity issues. The session also discussed the OECD study “Enhancing the Competitiveness of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor in Central Asia.

Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Genadi Arveladze also participating in the OECD Eurasia Week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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