In the I quarter of 2025, 4511
ships entered the ports and terminals of Georgia. 50.1 percent
of those ships were general cargo carriers, 22.2 percent were liquid bulk, 18.2 percent – container
ships, and the rest of 9.5 percent were distributed among dry bulk carriers and specialized ships.
In the I quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, the ports
and terminals of Georgia received 2.6 times more specialized carriers, 32.2 percent more – general
cargo carriers, 12.8 percent less – container ships, and 11.5 percent less – liquid bulk.
In the I quarter of 2025, 18.2 percent of the ships arriving at the ports and terminals of Georgia
sailed under the flag of Panama, 16.6 percent – under the flag of Turkey, 10.2 percent – under the
flag of Malta, 8.4 percent – under the flag of Liberia, and the rest 46.6 percent were distributed
among other countries.
In the I quarter of 2025, Georgian seaports served 2.1 thousand passengers, which is 16.5 percent
more compared to the corresponding figure of the previous year. Note, the share of passengers
departed was higher than the share of passengers entered and stood at 56.8 percent.
In the I quarter of 2025, ports and terminals of Georgia processed 3 709.0 thousand tons of
cargo, 9.2 percent more compared to the corresponding figure of the previous year. 52.5 percent
of freight carried was general cargo, 28.8 percent was liquid bulk, and 18.7 percent – dry bulk.
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