The upward trajectory of cargo transported through Georgia’s transport corridor is expected to persist into 2025.

According to Guram Guramishvili, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, in the first half of this year, the number of containers moving between China and Europe via Georgia’s Middle Corridor reached 9,849 TEU, an impressive 173.0% increase compared to the same period last year (3,608 TEU).

Guramishvili emphasised that this growth is evident across all modes of transportation, land, sea, and air.

“For instance, in the first half of 2025, Georgian seaports, particularly Poti and Batumi, handled a total of seven million tons of cargo, representing a 5.9% increase over the previous year. Container traffic in these ports also surged by 19.5%, setting a new record. These figures demonstrate that the sector is developing correctly, positioning Georgia as a regional transport hub,” the Deputy Minister stated.

The volume of cargo transported by air has also seen significant growth. Georgia’s international airports handled 16.5 thousand tons of cargo from January to June 2025, a 57.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024 (10.5 thousand tons).

Furthermore, Guramishvili highlighted a 30.5% rise in container shipments via Georgian railways, reinforcing the growing importance of the Middle Corridor.

“The fact that container shipments to and from China in the first six months of 2025 have tripled compared to the same period last year clearly indicates that Georgia is implementing the right transport strategies. Ongoing infrastructure projects will further enhance Georgia’s capacity and potential in freight transportation,” Guram Guramishvili concluded.