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Georgia is strengthening its position as a strategic maritime and transit hub connecting Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. Its ports and terminals play an increasingly important role in regional trade, logistics, and energy flows.

Key Maritime Assets

• - Poti Sea Port – Georgia's main commercial port and container hub, serving the East–West trade corridor.
• - Batumi Sea Port – A major Black Sea port handling oil and liquid bulk cargo while expanding its range of operations.
• - Kulevi Oil Terminal – Operated by SOCAR, the terminal is a key export point for petroleum products with strong rail-to-port connectivity.
• - Supsa Oil Terminal – A strategic crude oil export route linking Azerbaijan to global markets through pipeline infrastructure.
• - Anaklia Deep Sea Port (planned) – Expected to significantly enhance Georgia's maritime capacity and strengthen the Middle Corridor, with Phase 1 planned for 2029.

Why It Matters

Together, these assets are reinforcing Georgia's role as a regional gateway for trade and energy. As infrastructure investments continue, the country is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for businesses and investors looking to access markets across the Caucasus and Central Asia.

How Experto Consulting Can Help

Experto Consulting supports companies, investors, and stakeholders with market intelligence, strategic advisory services, and business insights to help identify and capture opportunities across the region.

On June 29, 2026, Experto Consulting took part in the International Open held in Saint-Brieuc and organised by its partner Bretagne Commerce International.

The event provided an opportunity for Experto Consulting to meet with its clients and to present business opportunities in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine to new Breton exporters.

It also offered a chance to reconnect with the international partners of the BCI network.

Experto Consulting would like to thank Annie Berthelot, Olga Louët and the entire BCI team for organising the event and for their warm welcome. Special recognition is extended to Eric Vouland on the occasion of his final Open as a member of the BCI team.

From May 11 to 14, Experto Consulting attended TUTTOFOOD Milano 2026, an international exhibition that connects the entire agri-food ecosystem. Global and innovative, it is the reference point in the world for producers and distributors of quality products from the entire food and beverage supply chain, who meet during the exhibition buyers such as: distributors, importers, gdo, proximity stores, gourmet stores, food service, Out of Home professionals, chefs.

Experto Consulting was pleased to take part in this major international event bringing together thousands of professionals from around the world around innovation, food trends, and new market opportunities. Filled with valuable exchanges, this edition of TUTTOFOOD also gave us the opportunity to strengthen relationships with our current partners and establish promising new contacts for the months ahead.

The markets of Caucasus and Central Asia continue to offer numerous development opportunities, particularly thanks to the growth of modern trade and the HoReCa sector.

A big thank you to everyone we met during the exhibition for their trust, warm welcome, and the quality of our discussions.

From April 26 to 30, 2026, Experto Consulting had the privilege of co-organizing a business and exploratory mission to Uzbekistan on behalf of Cosmetic Valley, bringing together a dynamic delegation of French cosmetics companies.

This mission reflects a shared ambition to explore Uzbekistan as one of Central Asia’s fastest-growing and most promising markets for the cosmetics and beauty industry. With a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, increasing consumer demand, and strong governmental support for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors, Uzbekistan offers tangible opportunities for innovation, investment, and long-term partnerships.

Experto Consulting, in collaboration with its trusted partners - Caisse d’Epargne and the Tashkent Pharma Park Cluster - designed a comprehensive program to equip participating companies with the insights, connections, and tools needed to navigate this emerging ecosystem.

The delegation’s journey across Tashkent and Samarkand combined strategic briefings with hands-on field experience, enabling participants to engage in B2B meetings, identifying concrete business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and understanding market trends and consumer expectations.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all partners and contributors who made this mission a success, including Cosmetic Valley, Caisse d’Epargne, Tashkent Pharma Park Cluster, the Pharmaceutical Industry Development Agency and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and all our partners who actively engaged in the organisational process.

Experto Consulting marks 15 years of supporting international business expansion across the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Ukraine.

Since 2011, we have supported more than 270 European companies in successfully entering and growing in the region, backed by our local presence in Tbilisi, Yerevan, Tashkent, and Almaty.

Specializing in Market Entry Services, we provide partner and distributor selection, trade missions and market studies, as well as price surveys and due diligence.

Over the years, several hundred clients have trusted us, and we have built a strong network of institutional and business partners across Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

This 15-year milestone reflects our experience and the continued trust of our clients and partners.

We thank all our partners and clients for their trust and look forward to continuing to support international growth in the years ahead!

We are proud to announce the successful conclusion of our exclusive premium tasting event in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s vibrant economic and cultural hub.

On April 8-9, over two days, leading producers, importers, retailers, and HoReCa leaders gathered to showcase exceptional wines, spirits, and gourmet products while exploring the vast opportunities in Central Asia’s fast-growing luxury food & beverage market.

Kazakhstan is a strategic gateway to Central Asia, offering direct access to a region with rapidly increasing demand for premium products. With a rising affluent class, strong tourism, and favorable trade conditions through the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), it’s the perfect market for brands looking to expand in Central Asia.

Our event in Almaty was a resounding success, featuring curated tastings, market insights, and networking opportunities. Industry leaders engaged in meaningful discussions, forging new partnerships and exploring future collaborations.

Our team worked closely with participants, facilitating connections between global brands and local market players.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our partners: CCI France Kazakhstan, Stratexio, Expansio, and MASA (French Ministry of Agriculture), and all the participating brands.