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APM Terminals Poti invests in Safer, Better, Bigger operations

APM Terminals Poti’s multi-million-dollar investment plan continues this year. The modernisation of existing infrastructure and equipment at Georgia’s largest port are increasing capacity, improving safety and efficiency, and reducing environmental …
Mar 12, 2023 / Curious

New service highlights potential of Poti as Central Asia-Europe intermodal hub

This month saw the first call of CMA CGM’s new Caucasus Georgia Express (CGX) service. Playing a key role in this new intermodal service, APM Terminals Poti works as a hub for cargo consolidation and dispatch, connecting trains directly from the …
Feb 22, 2023 / Curious

New feeder service provides a direct connection between Poti Port and Istanbul

This month, APM Terminals Poti welcomed the maiden call of the new Poti Turkiye Feeder (PTF) service from shipping line ZIM. This new direct service expands its offering between Turkey and Georgia. The 925 TEU Contship Joy will operate between …
Dec 14, 2022 / Curious

New feeder service provides direct connection between Poti Port and Istanbul

This month, APM Terminals Poti welcomed the maiden call of the new Poti Turkiye Feeder (PTF) service from shipping line ZIM. This new direct service expands its offering between Turkey and Georgia. The 925 TEU Contship Joy will operate between …
Dec 12, 2022 / Curious

APM Terminals Poti signs contract for dry bulk facility

APM Terminals Poti (APMT) and Poti New Terminals Corporation (PNTC) have signed an agreement for the joint development of a new bulk cargo facility on the northern side of the Poti Sea Port.  Pursuant to the agreement, APMT will invest in …
Oct 26, 2020 / Curious

APM Terminals Poti formally restarts port expansion permit process

APM Terminals Poti has re-initiated the process of obtaining the necessary permits with a firm intention to build the new deep-water multipurpose port in Poti. On February 11, 2020, APM Terminals submitted application to the Technical and …
Feb 18, 2020 / Curious

APM Terminals presents expansion project to Government of Georgia

APM Terminals Poti has presented its plans for the creation of a deep-water port to the Government of Georgia. The plans require an investment of over 250 million USD of private capital for phase 1 and a substantial amount for phase 2 in an extensive …
Feb 5, 2020 / Curious

APM Terminals Poti to implement uninterrupted 24/7 operations

APM Terminals Poti has commenced the implementation of uninterrupted 24/7 operations to maximise berth utilisation, increase efficiency and speed up vessel handling.The implementation of a flexible workforce management solution will take place in two …
Aug 16, 2019 / Vessels

Ocean Yield announces delivery of VLCC newbuilding with 15-year charter

Ocean Yield ASA announced earlier today that it has taken delivery of the VLCC Nissos Despotiko.Caption: Crude Oil Tanker Nissos Therassia - Image courtesy of Cengiz Tokgöz (For illustrative purposes only)The vessel was delivered from the yard …
Jun 10, 2019 / Vessels

APM Terminals submits design for expansion of the Poti Sea Port

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, Georgia. The plans were received by the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable …
Jan 14, 2019 / Curious