AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPort Expansion: Georgia’s New Sea Port of Poti is moving ahead with a second berth, backed by a fresh USD 25m U.S. DFC loan to PACE Group, aiming to boost bulk cargo capacity by another million tonnes and strengthen Middle Corridor trade. Maritime Skills: Batumi marked International Day of Sailors with awards for Georgian seafarers and a ceremony at the Batumi State Maritime Academy, underlining the role of maritime education for industry growth. SME Exports: EU and UNDP support is helping Georgian SMEs break into EU markets: since 2023, 306 firms (73% women-led) have gained export readiness, creating 960 jobs and landing 25 first-time EU market entries. Energy Security: Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze says Georgia secured Azerbaijan gas guarantees for over 2 billion cubic meters at favorable prices, alongside gasification progress for 10,000 more households. Regional Logistics: Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia are working on a unified long-term tariff model for the Middle Corridor to improve transport predictability and containerized cargo flows. Fuel Crunch Abroad: North Ossetia reports over 20% of petrol stations out of fuel, with an online availability board tracking shortages. Textiles Trade: ITM 2026 in Istanbul drew 48,257 professional visitors from 105 countries, signaling continued demand for textile machinery and investment links.
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