MINISTRY OF ECONOMY
AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
OF GEORGIA

In January-August 2026, record figures of the last decade were recorded in Georgia’s transport and logistics sector. According to preliminary data, historical maximums were improved both in sea ports and terminals, as well as in rail transport and civil aviation.

The total amount of cargo processed in Georgia’s sea ports and terminals reached 13,7 million tons, which is 24% more compared to the same period of last year. This figure is the highest result for the January-August period over the last 10 years, and growth was recorded in all cargo categories. In the same period, the number of containers processed at ports totaled 554174 TEU, which is a 9% increase compared to the previous year and also represents a decade record.

In the railway sector, the total volume of transported cargo reached 9,7 million tons, exceeding the same period of last year by 11%. Particularly noteworthy is the volume of cargo transported directly in transit mode, where a 14% increase was recorded. This result once again highlights the growing role of Georgia and the Middle Corridor in international transport connectivity.
As for air cargo, in terms of cargo turnover in this segment, airports processed 29,3 thousand tons of cargo, which exceeds the same figure of the previous year by 30% and is also a decade record.

Positive dynamics are also observed in passenger traffic within the aviation sector. Georgia’s international airports served 5,7 million passengers during the reporting period, which is 1% more compared to last year and represents the highest result for the first 8 months of the year over the last decade. Furthermore, in terms of passengers carried directly in August, a historical maximum was also recorded on a monthly basis.