APM Terminals Poti in Georgia has taken another bold step forward in expanding the country’s role as a key gateway for the Caucasus and Central Asia, according to Report.
The terminal noted that it acquired and upgraded 5.4 hectares of land, boosting their container yard space and increasing berth capacity by 50,000 TEUs.
“This expansion enhances storage, operational efficiency and project readiness for the region, keeping Poti competitive in the Black Sea and beyond. As demand grows, so does our commitment to developing resilient infrastructure that lifts the evolving needs of local and global trade,” he noted.
In 2024, the container throughput of Poti, Georgia’s largest seaport, located in the country’s west, reached 545,297 TEU. During the same period, the terminal received 313 container vessels and handled 74,173 vehicles.
The construction of a new container terminal in Poti—aimed at increasing the capacity of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR)—is expected to be completed by 2027. The terminal will be equipped with two STS Post-Panamax cranes, enabling an annual throughput of up to 400,000 TEU. The new berth will accommodate vessels up to 300 meters in length with a draft of up to 13.5 meters.
The TITR is an international transport corridor connecting China to Europe via Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
In 2024, freight volume along the TITR rose by 62%, reaching 4.5 million tons. In 2025, it is projected to grow to 5.2 million tons, with 4.2 million tons transported through the TITR member countries. Of this, 2.5 million tons will consist of dry cargo (equivalent to 96,000 TEU) and 1.7 million tons will be oil. By 2027, the corridor’s throughput capacity is expected to reach 10 million tons annually.
