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Georgia Sets Transportation Record: Ports, Railways, and Aviation Reach 10-Year Highs

From January to August, the country handled 13.7 million tons of sea cargo, transported 9.7 million tons by rail, and served 5.7 million air passengers.

Georgia's transport and logistics sector showed record results for the last decade in the first eight months of 2026. Seaports and terminals handled 13.7 million tons of cargo — 24% more than the previous year. At the same time, the volume of container traffic reached 554,174 TEU, an increase of 9%, also setting a ten-year high.

Railway transportation for the same period grew by 11%, to 9.7 million tons. The transit flow increased particularly significantly — by 14%. These indicators highlight Georgia's growing role in international logistics and the development of the "Middle Corridor" passing through the country, connecting Asian and European markets.

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A record was also recorded in air cargo transportation: airports handled 29.3 thousand tons of cargo, which is 30% higher than last year's figure. The country's international airports served 5.7 million passengers — 1% more year-on-year and also the best result for the last 10 years for January–August. Moreover, August became a record month for passenger traffic in the entire history of observations.