China Walks Away From Georgia's Strategic Deep-Water Port Project

China Walks Away From Georgia's Strategic Deep-Water Port Project By Eurasianet - Jul 09, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT Georgia will develop the Anaklia Deep Sea Port under a state-owned "landlord" model after negotiations with a Chinese consortium ended. The government aims to make the port a major Middle Corridor logistics hub while retaining ownership of core infrastructure. Although construction is targeted for completion in 2029, no major investors or terminal operators have yet been confirmed.