“I think we made the only correct decision when we decided not to wait for investors and instead have the state create the critical infrastructure. We are consistently developing the port – as a result of creating this infrastructure, we will have much more favourable conditions to talk with partners. There could be many partners, different types of professionals, companies that will develop a complex ecosystem around the Anaklia port together with us,” stated First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Levan Davitashvili at an economic forum while discussing the construction process of the Anaklia Deep Sea Port.

According to the First Vice Prime Minister, a port is not just a berth where ships unload. He noted that there are many economic activities connected to the port that will develop consistently in Anaklia.

“We started active construction work last year. Today, the preparatory stage has been completed, and we have all the prerequisites to move on to active construction work on the maritime infrastructure. All legal processes, including environmental impact assessment and construction permits, are in the final phase,” noted Levan Davitashvili.

According to him, although 2028 was initially named as the date for the first ships to enter the port, it may be possible for the port to receive ships by the end of 2027.

As the First Vice Prime Minister noted, new road and railway infrastructure must be developed alongside the port construction.

“The port in Anaklia is developing at a very rapid pace, allowing us to swiftly address our existing infrastructural deficits. With competitive, high-quality modern infrastructure, we will enhance our competitiveness against other alternatives. Looking ahead, we’ll be able to secure cargo flows within our corridor,” stated Levan Davitashvili.