Port of Poti

Port Poti (UN/LOCODE: GEPTI) stands as Georgia’s principal maritime gateway on the Black Sea, strategically located in Samegrelo‑Upper Svaneti within the Asia/Tbilisi timezone at coordinates 42.1582596 N, 41.67137 E. Managed by the Georgian Maritime Authority, the port offers deep‑water berths, modern container terminals, and extensive rail and road linkages that connect Central Asia and the Caucasus to global markets. As a key logistics hub, Port Poti facilitates bulk cargo, petroleum products, and container services, driving regional trade and foreign investment while supporting Georgia’s Belt and Road Initiative and its role as a vital maritime corridor in the Eastern Mediterranean and strategic development.