The Port of Poti is a major hub for ocean transportation in the region, providing access to the Caucasus and Central Asia. The port of Poti handles various types of cargo, including containers, dry bulk goods, and liquid bulk. The port has recently undergone modernisation and expansion to increase its capacity and competitiveness in the region. It is connected to the national road and railway network for easy access to the hinterland.

The governmnent of Azerbaijan has restricted movement for Georgian citizens at the Lagodekhi section of the Georgia-Azerbaijan border. Azerbaijan authorities said that the official reason for this facts is an activation of the law as per which cars manufactured prior to 2004 are not permitted to enter their country.

Maersk, the world's largest shipping company, announced on its website on May 26th that "the world's first eco-friendly methanol propulsion ship will be delivered from a Korean shipbuilder in June this year and will have a naming ceremony at its headquarters in Copenhagen in September."