Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database information on Georgia
Port Overview
Port Poti is on a plain, where the Rioni River empties into the
Black Sea, 265 km northwest of Tbilisi, with its geographical
location represents a crossroad of the Caucasian corridor
Nowadays the port is equipped with modern cargo handling facilities
and in line with the European standards
The port has open and closed warehouses, supportive constructions,
8 cargo handling complex located at 15 berths at the “northern
port” and “inner basin”, passenger station and berths for the
fishing fleet
The Port of Poti has all the conditions to satisfy client’s
different requirements regarding cargo and passenger carriage
Port website: Georgia Port of Poti Website
Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
Georgia |
Province or District |
Samegrelo |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Poti km: n/a |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Poti |
Latitude |
42.15406 |
Longitude |
41.66006 |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Poti Sea Port Corporation |
Management Contact Person |
Rony Saab |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: n/a Airlines: n/a |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on Georgia Port of Poti contact details, please see the following link:
4.3 Georgia Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
For information on Poti Port performance, please see the following documents:
Port of Poti export - import activity
Georgia Port of Poti Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Handling Figures |
Year 2010 |
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
2,189 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
n/a |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Port tariffs are determined in accordance with the Maritime Code
of Georgia, Civil Code of Georgia, Georgian law and other
legislative acts relating to transport rules and regulations
according to the legislative normative act. Tariffs are
established according to the vessel conditional volume, which is
determined with international measurement certificate or according
to - LOA of vessel, breadth and moulded depth. Barges and
other floating objects combination volumes are determined as sum of
separate elements. All charges for services should be paid by
forwarder (ship-owner, freighter) or by vessel agent before any
vessel leaves from port.
In the case of non-payment of service tariffs and fines, the Port
Administration Office will provide written notice and the Harbour
Master who is permitted to refuse permission for the vessel to
leave the port. Lighter ships, which carry out loading
operations on internal and external roadstead, pay tariffs
according to the lighter volume, which will be given at time of
vessel call in port and will receive at time of leaving the
port.
Services which are conducted during holidays incur a 25% surcharge
for every vessel. Holidays are defined according to the labour
law of Georgia. All kinds of service should be in detail
decoded in the bill presented to ship-owner, included service
carried out during the holidays.
For the calculation of service fees, times rounded-up for each 30
minutes. Therefore, less than 30 minutes will be counted as half an
hour and more than 30 minutes will be charged as 1
hour. Payment of tonnage, channel, berthing, sanitary
inspection service and watchman tariffs are carried out once and
will be paid per operation, by which a vessel arrived to the
port.
For information on Georgia Port of Poti Charges, please see the following links:
Georgia Port of Poti Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional Berth |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
Container Berth |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
Silo Berth |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
Berthing Tugs |
1-2 engine x 1,775 HP 1-2 engine x 1,200 HP 1-2 engine x 600 HP 1-2 engine x 480 HP |
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Water Barges |
1 Anti-pollution Boats: 1 Speed Boats: 2 |
For information on Georgia Port of Poti Berthing Specifications, please see the following documents:
Port of Poti berthing facilities
Georgia Port of Poti Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
8, 9, 10(see below drawing Nº 1) |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
8, 9, 10 (see below drawing Nº 1) |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
(see below drawing Nº 1) |
Other Imports |
Steel Goods - (see below drawing Nº 1) Vehicles - (see below drawing Nº 1) |
Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? Managed by Port of Poti
For information on Georgia Port of Poti Port Handling Equipment, please see the following document:
Georgia Port of Poti Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes - 3 | Yes - 3 |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes | Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) |
n/a | |
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
1 | |
Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) |
n/a | |
Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift) |
n/a | n/a |
Customs Guidance
For information on Georgia Port of Poti Customs Guidance, please see the following link:
1.3 Georgia Customs Information
Terminal Information
Storage: Main Quay Transit Sheds x 8 (69,000 m²)
Grain and Bulk Handling
The Port of Poti has no functional bagging equipment
Port Security
Security |
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ISPS Compliant (Yes / No) |
yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
Normal (1) |
Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |
Police Boats |
1 | |
Fire Engines |
n/a |
For information on Georgia Port of Poti, please see the following documents:
Georgia Port of Poti Additional Information
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.