Access to Georgian Port Blocked by Protesters

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Georgian anti-government protesters on Sunday blocked an access road into the country's main commercial port in the Black Sea city of Poti, Georgian news agency Interpress reported.

Images showed at least one entrance to the port complex blocked by protesters demonstrating against the ruling party's announcement on Thursday that it was suspending talks on joining the European Union for four years.

Reuters was unable to verify the extent to which the port remains accessible.

The port is owned and operated by APM Terminals, a Dutch-based unit of Danish shipping company Maersk. It is the largest sea port in Georgia, handling 80% of the country's container traffic, according to the port's website.


(Reuters - Reporting by Felix Light; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)

Categories: Ports

Related Stories

HarborLab, Danaos Collaborate on Fully Integrated Port Cost Management Solution

Energy Flow Stressed with Fujairah Port, Shah Gas Field Attacks

Ports of Indiana Opens Ireland Trade Office

Current News

Northwest Seaport Alliance Full Exports Up 2.2% YTD

Iran Fires Missiles at Qatar Energy Hub

Industry Bodies Raise Concerns about Jones Act Waiver

Econavis Launches Fuel Savings Calculator

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News