Poti port in Georgia hits record cargo volume
During the first nine months of the year, the port of Poti in Georgia handled a total of 525,000 cargo containers; in July alone, 66,000 containers were processed, setting a new record.
Black Sea
Cargo ship runs aground near Istanbul
Turkish specialists are preparing to refloat a cargo ship in Istanbul, according to media reports. The vessel ran aground at the city's Çilingez Beach.
Türkiye and UN preparing talks with Russia and Ukraine
Türkiye and the UN are prepar8ng the talk aimed at normalizing the situation in the Black Sea, according to sources.
Oil field discovered in Black Sea
Türkiye's state oil company has discovered a new field in the Black Sea and applied to the authorities for a development licence
Georgia has always been a reliable US partner, Bochorishvili says
The deputy prime minister stressed that the developments currently taking place in the South Caucasus are of great importance not only for the region itself but also for America
Türkiye adopts Azerbaijani experience in caviar production
Türkiye is studying Azerbaijan's experience in sturgeon breeding and caviar production, the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry reported.
Plane from Batumi makes emergency landing off Turkish coast
A technical problem forced the pilot to make an emergency landing off the coast of Turkey, near the Pazar district of Rize.
Putin and Erdogan hold meeting on sidelines of SCO summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Aksakals Hall at the Ala Archa State Residence.
Ankara discussing Black Sea security proposals with Moscow and Kiev
Ankara is in talks with Moscow and Kiev on Black Sea security proposals, according to Turkish Foreign Minister.
Türkiye works on new grain deal with Russia and Ukraine
The Turkish initiative is driven by two main motives: protecting against rising food-price inflation and ensuring the safety of Turkish commercial vessels
Cairo supports Ankara's security efforts in Black Sea
Cairo has backed Ankara's efforts to ensure security in the Black Sea and condemned attacks on merchant vessels in the region.
Kobakhidze highlights importance of strengthening Baku-Tbilisi-Ankara ties
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has called for strengthening ties between Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye, noting that Tbilisi has shown positive momentum in its relations with both Baku and Ankara.
Turkey may propose creating security corridors in Black Sea
Turkey may put forward an initiative to set up two security corridors in the Black Sea - one for ships bound for Russia and another for ones heading to Ukraine, while a no-attack rule would be attached, pro-government newspaper Yeni Safak said.
Turkey resumes Black Sea ship transits - report
Turkey resumed allowing ships to transit its straits on the way to the Black Sea, following unexplained delays for some vessels amid heightened security risks in the area, Bloomberg reported.
UN advocates for free navigation in Black and Azov Seas
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern about growing risks to maritime security in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, warning that disruptions could have consequences for global food supplies.
Türkiye urges to reduce tensions in Black Sea
Türkiye on Tuesday expressed “serious concern” over attacks targeting civilian vessels in the Black Sea, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
Dredging work begins at Anaklia Port
Construction of the Anaklia deepwater port in Georgia continues, with dredging operations and approach channel works now underway.
Deliveries along North-South Corridor up 10 percent this year - Putin
Deliveries along the North-South International Transport Corridor, particularly its eastern branch, grew by 10% from January to May, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Kazakhstan suspends oil shipments via Novorossiysk
The suspension is due to increased risks of drone attacks
Georgia and Turkmenistan to develop Black Sea ports
Georgia has expressed support for Turkmenistan's efforts to develop Black Sea port facilities, and the parties have discussed the potential for developing an industrial zone near the Anaklia port under construction.
