AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRail: Georgian Railway has launched a $70 million ADB-funded tender for 10 electric passenger trains, aiming to increase service frequency and double passenger capacity on routes linking Tbilisi with Batumi, Poti, Zugdidi and Kutaisi. Energy Links: Georgia, Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria agreed at COP31 to expand cross-border electricity transmission, opening new opportunities for regional energy cooperation. Trade & Transport: Georgia’s president and Türkiye’s leader discussed the Middle Corridor, the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway and stronger trade ties; separate talks between Georgian and Azerbaijani officials focused on logistics, infrastructure, investment and joint projects. Shipping Costs: War-risk surcharges introduced by major carriers apply to cargo moving through Poti, adding costs for businesses using Black Sea routes. Agriculture: Georgia’s cucumber imports fell 16% by volume in January–September, while shipments from Azerbaijan doubled.
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