# Georgia transport and logistics sector growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/georgia-transport-and-logistics-sector-growth
> Updated: 2026-09-14T00:46:24.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

In 2026, Georgia’s transport and logistics sectors reached historic highs. During the first eight months of the year, maritime, railway, and civil aviation sectors all achieved decade-high performance levels.

Maritime cargo volume through Georgian seaports and terminals reached 13.7 million tons, a 24% increase from the previous year, while container throughput hit a ten-year record. The railway sector reported 9.7 million tons of cargo, an 11% increase, and the aviation sector saw air cargo turnover rise by 30%. Additionally, international airports served 5.7 million passengers, marking the highest figure for the January-August period in a decade.

## Claims

- Gela Geladze resigned from his position as head of the State Security Service. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Gela Geladze will transition to the role of Deputy Interior Minister following his resignation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Georgia's maritime, rail, and aviation transport sectors reached historic maximums in the first eight months of 2026. (single source)
- Total cargo processed in Georgian seaports and terminals reached 13.7 million tons. (single source)
- Cargo volume in seaports increased by 24% compared to the same period last year. (single source)
- The number of containers processed in seaports reached 554,174 TEU. (single source)
- Rail freight transport reached 9.7 million tons, an 11% increase from the previous year. (single source)
- Air cargo turnover reached 29.3 thousand tons, a 30% increase year-on-year. (single source)
- Georgian international airports served 5.7 million passengers in the reporting period. (single source)
- Passenger numbers in the aviation sector increased by 1% compared to the previous year. (single source)
- Tamaz Borashvili stated he will work to protect national interests and strengthen security if confirmed by Parliament. (single source)
- Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze described Tamaz Borashvili as the first career official to lead the State Security Service. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Tamaz Borashvili nominated as Georgia's State Security Service chief

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has nominated Tamaz Borashvili to lead Georgia's State Security Service following the resignation of Gela Geladze.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/georgia-transport-sectors-reach-historic-maximums-in-2026

### 2026-08-24: Georgia job growth impacts housing markets and labor mobility

Georgia's rapid job growth, fueled by major projects like Hyundai's Metaplant and the Port of Savannah, is reshaping housing markets while highlighting labor challenges like skills gaps and childcare access.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/georgia-job-growth-impacts-housing-markets-and-labor-mobility

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Cite as: Georgia transport and logistics sector growth. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/georgia-transport-and-logistics-sector-growth