Georgia plays an important role in international transport corridors linking Europe and Asia. Due to its geographical position in the South Caucasus, several key transport routes pass through the territory of Georgia. Here are the main ones:
Description: he TRACECA (Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia) programme aims to develop a transport corridor between Europe, the Caucasus and Asia.
Route:
Europe → Black Sea (Georgian ports: Batumi, Poti) → Georgia → Azerbaijan → Caspian Sea → Central Asia.
Significance: Georgia is a key link in this corridor, providing access to the Black Sea and further to Europe.
Description:: The corridor links the countries of Northern Europe, Russia, Iran and India.
The route through Georgia: Russia → Georgia → Armenia → Iran.
Significance: Georgia provides an alternative route for cargoes travelling from Russia to Iran and onwards to South Asia.
Description: This corridor links Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, providing access to the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.
Route: Azerbaijan (Baku) → Georgia (Tbilisi) → Turkey (Kars).
Railway connection: Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) is an important railway line opened in 2017.
Significance: The corridor provides fast transport of goods between Asia and Europe.
Description: The corridor links the countries of the Black Sea region with Europe and Asia.
Route through Georgia: The Georgian ports of Batumi and Poti are key points for cargo travelling from/to Europe, Turkey and CIS countries.
Significance: Georgia plays an important role in maritime transport across the Black Sea
Description: This corridor links the South Caucasus countries (Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia) with neighbouring regions.
Route: Georgia is a transit country for cargoes travelling from Azerbaijan to Turkey and Europe.
Significance: The corridor promotes regional integration and trade.
Motorway C1 (Eastern Highway): Links Tbilisi with the Azerbaijani border (Red Bridge) and the Armenian border (Sadakhlo).
Motorway C2 (Western Highway): Links Tbilisi with the Black Sea ports of Batumi and Poti.
Motorway C3 (Georgian Military Road): Links Georgia with Russia via the Cross Pass.
Airports: Georgia’s main airports (Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi) serve international flights, linking the country with Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Significance: Air corridors are important for passenger and urgent cargo transport.
Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline: transports oil from Azerbaijan through Georgia to Turkey.
South Caucasus Gas Pipeline: transports gas from Azerbaijan through Georgia to Turkey and onwards to Europe.
Significance of Georgia in transport corridors:
Georgia plays a key role in transport corridors linking East and West, which contributes to its economic development and strengthening of international ties.
