BATUMI 2026
Industry Summit
Batumi, Georgia
9-11 July 2026
Hilton Batumi
For the fifth year running, Batumi has become a regular meeting point for industry professionals, firmly establishing itself as a trusted platform for discussions on trading and logistics across the region. The meeting combines a structured programme with open discussion and direct interaction between market participants.

We are delighted to share some highlights from the event! We thank the delegates for their active participation in the information day, technical visits, and leisure activities in the picturesque region of Adjara. We hope you had a productive and fulfilling time with us in beautiful Batumi!
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KEY TOPICS
  • Georgia’s Ports Today: Capacity, specialisation and performance across Batumi, Poti, Kulevi and Supsa
  • Anaklia Port Project: The deep-sea gamechanger for large vessel calls and Eurasian container trade
  • Central Asia’s Export Streams and Potential: Oil, LPG. Refined products, metals, grain, fertilisers, bulk, and container flows seeking efficient westbound routes
  • Georgian Ports – Import Role for commodities and tech products
  • Middle Corridor Competitiveness: Transit times, costs, and integration with EU/Med transport networks
  • Investment & Financing: PPPs, terminal concessions, and private capital opportunities
  • Multimodal Connectivity: Rail, road, and ferry links enabling seamless Caspian–Black Sea–Europe chains
  • Technical visit: the programme includes a confirmed technical visit to Black Sea Petroleum, Georgia’s first refinery project, with additional site visits to be announced shortly.
Among the Speakers:
  • Dr. Irina V. Birman,
    PhD, Strategic Advisor, Middle Corridor & Maritime Logistics Expert
  • Jaba Tarimanashvili,
    Trans Logistic
    Director
  • Mariam Mdzevashvili,
    Energy Lawyer
  • Rosemary Griffin,
    S&P Global
    OPEC+ Lead Reporter
  • Dr. Irakli Danelia,
    MAERSK
    Central Asia & Caucasus Region Business Development Head
  • Daria Savenkova,
    Petromarket Research Group
    Manager
  • Teimuraz Gochitashvili,
    Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation
    Head of Strategy, Analysis and Prospective Projects Department
  • Dr. Salome Danelia,
    Hegelmann Multimodal
    Strategic Commercial Manager
  • Sergey Ivanov,
    MABUX (Marine Bunker Exchange)
    Executive Director
  • Alexander Dilbazi,
    Kazkontrakt
    Business Development Director
  • Wesley Monteiro,
    S&P Global Energy
    Senior Market Engagement Partner, Middle East, Strategic Engagements and Intelligence
  • Tamara Safonova,
    NAANS Media
    CEO
  • Georges Catusse,
    Oil Industry Services
    Oil Operations Supervisor
  • Rustam Rejepov,
    Marine Merchant Fleet
    Deputy Head of Commercial and Logistics Department
Contact us:

Phone: +44 203 129 0619
+77081560762
Email: rb@ciservice.info
info@ciservice.info

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