A global terminal operator has re-initiated the process of obtaining the necessary permits to build a port in Georgia.
On 11 February, APM Terminals Poti submitted an application to Georgia’s Technical and Construction Supervision Agency to obtain a permit for land usage for construction of the new deep-water port in Poti. Earlier this month the port operator presented its expansion plans to the Government of Georgia.
“By submitting our land usage applications, we once again emphasize our readiness to proceed. It is imperative that we get it expedited in order to have the go-live in Q2 2022 as planned,” said Keld Mosgaard Christensen, managing director of APM Terminals Poti.
He added: “Our sincerest hope that this application will be looked upon favourably and that in the nearest future we can commence with our $250m of foreign direct investment and deploy our leading global expertise to build and successfully operate much needed deep-water port in Georgia.”
APM Terminals said it has clearly stated in recent discussions with the Government of Georgia that the company is fully committed to expand Poti Sea Port to provide Georgia with a modern gateway that will serve vessels of the Panamax class and significantly contribute to the country’s economy by increasing logistic corridor capacity.
The permit application is the initial stage of the three-stage formal procedure for construction permit issuance.
