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Poti Sea Port

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Poti Sea Port is Georgia's largest sea and container terminal, located at the mouth of the Rioni River on the Black Sea. It was founded in the 1850s under the initiative of the Georgian intellectual Niko Nikoladze, who planned the city following European models. Geographically, Poti is Georgia's most important gateway for international trade, especially for goods destined for the Caucasus and Central Asia. The port is an integral part of the Silk Road strategy and serves as a key hub for freight transport between Europe and Asia. In 2011, APM Terminals took over management, leading to massive investments in infrastructure and technology. The port features specialized terminals for bulk, grain, and liquid cargo. Despite its economic strength, the port faces challenges from sedimentation from the Rioni River, necessitating constant dredging. Poti remains the indispensable logistical anchor for the Georgian economy and the neighboring landlocked countries of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Location: Georgia
Nearby: Ureki (18 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is May–Jul.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	9	9	10	12	17	22	25	26	23	20	15	11
Rain mm	96	74	81	56	42	52	49	55	98	117	113	107

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

The Poti Sea Port is a major transport hub and Georgia's largest port for container and bulk cargo handling. It connects the country via the Black Sea with international trade routes.

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Visiting

The port area is not open to the public for security reasons. However, there are viewpoints along the port wall from where ship loading and unloading can be observed.

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Where to view it

The best public view of the port is from the lighthouse at the end of the pier. From there, a wide view opens over the container terminals and arriving ships.

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Local products

The port mainly handles containers with consumer goods, as well as bulk commodities like grain and oil. At port kiosks, travelers can buy typical Georgian souvenirs.

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Active season

Port operations run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, depending on ship traffic. Highest activity is from April to October when Black Sea shipping is most intense.

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Nearby

A visit to the port can be perfectly combined with the Poti industrial zone and the nearby resort of Anaklia. The city of Poti also has worthwhile sights with its parks and churches.