Helpful information
Type: Commercial (Cargo & Passenger)
Operational: 24/7
Key Features:
Strategic Importance:
Handles 70% of Georgia’s maritime trade (containers, grain, oil, metals).
Connects Europe (via Romania/Bulgaria), Turkey, Ukraine, and Central Asia.
Infrastructure:
Depth: Up to 13 meters (accommodates Panamax-class vessels).
Free Industrial Zone (FIZ): Tax benefits for businesses.
DP World Managed: Since 2008 (Dubai-based global port operator).
Passenger Services:
Ferries: Seasonal routes to Varna (Bulgaria) and Constanța (Romania).
Cruise Ships: Occasional stops (check schedules).
How to Reach?
From Tbilisi:
Car: 4-5 hours (330 km via E60 highway).
Train/Bus: 5-6 hours to Poti, then taxi to port (5 mins).
Did You Know?
Poti’s rail-ferry terminal links to Azerbaijan and Central Asia (Middle Corridor).
Historic naval base (now civilian-focused).
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