Georgian PM announces record cargo turnover at Batumi Port amid push to expand port infrastructure

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said on Thursday that cargo turnover at the Port of Batumi had reached a record high, adding that the year would undoubtedly become a record-breaking one for the port in terms of cargo volumes.

Speaking to journalists, Kobakhidze stressed that every effort must be made to ensure the further development and maximum expansion of the country’s port infrastructure in the future.

“This direction is also, of course, very important for our country. It is important to note that cargo turnover in the port of Batumi has reached a record level. Based on the data of the first seven months, we can say that this year will definitely be a record year for the port of Batumi in terms of cargo turnover, and everything must be done to develop our port infrastructure as much as possible in the future”, the PM said.

“The port of Batumi is, of course, very important, as is the port of Poti. You know that we are actively working on creating the infrastructure of the Anaklia port, and by 2029 it is already planned to receive the first ships in the port of Anaklia and complete the design works of the first phase”, he concluded.