Anaklia Port Push: Georgia accelerated Anaklia deep-sea port works after a contract revision cut costs by about $50m, with the first dredging vessel entering the sea area Aug 1 and the government aiming for the first ships by 2029. Power Sector Shake-up: Georgia’s main grid operator head Vano Zardiashvili left his post days after the July 24-25 nationwide blackouts, as regulators questioned whether the system could stay stable when disconnected from Azerbaijan’s grid. Middle Corridor Logistics: Azerbaijan–Georgia rail border crossing times are set to be cut twofold, with plans for real-time data exchange and streamlined inspections to boost freight and passenger flows. Fuel Supply Pressure in Abkhazia: Abkhaz drivers report worsening gasoline shortages, with long queues at stations and claims of low-quality fuel, despite reported arrivals of 414 tons of gasoline. Aviation Fuel Link to Georgia: Uzbekistan says it has arranged aviation fuel imports from Georgia and Iraq as demand rises 27% to 375,000 tons (Jul-Dec), with Batumi handling European-produced fuel while Kulevi’s aviation kerosene production is slated for 2027. Wine Industry Boost: Georgia’s National Wine Agency backed 13 wine festivals and professional events in the first half of 2026, while an International Sommelier Guild delegation toured wineries and held tastings in Tbilisi. Energy Sanctions Compliance: Black Sea Petroleum says it is moving away from Russian crude after being listed in the EU’s latest sanctions package, while also processing Kazakh crude and expecting Libyan shipments.