APM Terminals submits proposal for Poti Sea Port expansion
Published by Claire Cuddihy,
Assistant Editor
Dry Bulk,
APM Terminals Poti and Poti New Terminals Consortium have submitted a conceptual design for a first stage construction permit for the expansion of the Poti Sea Port in Georgia. The plans were received by the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.
After high-level and in-depth negotiations with authorities, cargo owners, equity partners and financial institutions we concluded that Poti will continue as the prime access to the Caucasus and the Central Asian markets. We believe that we have the skills, ability and expertise to contribute to the economy of Georgia by persisting in our journey to further develop the Poti Sea Port,” said Klaus Laursen, Managing Director of APM Terminals Poti.
The project plan entails a 14.5 m water depth at the 700 m quay wall and 25 ha of dedicated land for the bulk operation for yard and covered storage facilities for various cargo types, including grain, ore and minerals.
Cost-effective for cargo owners
“The new bulk port will handle cargo lots up to 60 000 tonnes per vessel creating new cost-effective opportunities for cargo owners in Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia and other central Asian countries,” said Klaus Laursen.
The Poti Sea Port is currently the largest port in Georgia, handling liquids, dry bulk, passenger ferries and 80% of Georgia’s container traffic. The current multi-purpose facility has 15 berths, a total quay length of 2900 m, more than 20 quay cranes and 17 km of rail track.
"Poti Sea Port, owned and managed by APM Terminals, has a well-established market position. Based on the existing infrastructure in and around Poti, it offers a strong platform for continued growth. With the introduction of modern technology, we are confident that Poti will remain the most effective and efficient logistical solution for our existing and future customers,” added Klaus Laursen.
Job creation
The project will directly create an estimated 250 new jobs for the local population and over 900 employment opportunities in related industries and services, not including temporary jobs during the construction phase.
The new facilities in Poti will support the growth of international trade through the Georgian transit corridor, greatly contributing to the country’s economy.
Read the article online at: https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/ports-terminals/10012019/apm-terminals-submits-proposal-for-poti-sea-port-expansion/
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