Georgia's Anaklia Deep Sea Port has entered a new stage of development, with dredging works now underway in the future port's maritime area.
The first dredger, Tristao Da Cunha, operated by Belgian maritime infrastructure company Jan De Nul, has begun work on the breakwater channel. During the initial phase, the seabed will be deepened by approximately 3 metres along a 1-kilometre section. A second, larger dredger, Al-Idrisi, is expected to join the works at the end of August.
Once developed, the port is designed to reach a depth of approximately 17.5 metres, enabling it to accommodate large-capacity container vessels including Panamax and Post-Panamax ships. The project also includes a breakwater of approximately 1.38 kilometres.
More than a port project
Anaklia's development is closely connected to Georgia's growing role in the Middle Corridor — the trade route linking Central Asia and Asia with the Black Sea and European markets.
Georgia is developing the project under a landlord port model: the state will own and develop the core port infrastructure, while private partners will be able to develop and operate individual terminals. Road and railway connectivity to Anaklia is also planned as part of the wider infrastructure development.
What it could mean for businesses across the region
Additional Black Sea port capacity could create new opportunities across:
- Freight and logistics
- International trade
- Warehousing and distribution
- Container and bulk cargo operations
- Supply chains connecting Central Asia with European markets
The Georgian government has specifically identified Central Asian countries, alongside China and Azerbaijan, among the Middle Corridor markets whose participation and investment it wants to attract to Anaklia.
GEORGIA'S NEW BLACK SEA GATEWAY IS TAKING SHAPE.
Source: Anaklia Deep Sea Port project information.