Alkagesta Highlights Georgia’s Strategic Role in The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route
Alkagesta, a global commodity trading house, has reaffirmed Georgia’s pivotal role in the evolving Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor. As a key gateway between Central Asia and Europe, Georgia offers critical infrastructure and geopolitical access that enhance the efficiency and resilience of east–west trade flows.
The TITR spans from Southeast Asia and China through Kazakhstan, across the Caspian Sea, and onward via Azerbaijan and Georgia to European markets. With freight volumes increasingly shifting away from the Northern Corridor to Georgia’s Black Sea ports, rail networks, and customs modernization have positioned the country as a cornerstone of regional logistics.
Alkagesta continues to invest in multimodal solutions and cross-border partnerships that strengthen the corridor’s competitiveness. The company views Georgia not only as a transit hub, but as a strategic partner in shaping the future of sustainable, diversified trade between Asia and Europe.
The company emphasized its close collaboration with Georgian partners and authorities, noting that Georgia’s advanced multimodal transport facilities—including railways, bonded terminals, and port infrastructure—have been vital in bridging supply chains from landlocked Central Asian nations to end-users in markets such as the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia. According to the Eurasian Rail Alliance Index, the TITR moved approximately 4.1 million tons of cargo in the first 11 months of 2024.
Modernization efforts at Batumi and Poti ports, coupled with Georgia’s growing integration into the TITR, have further solidified its role as a regional logistics hub.
“Georgia stands at a pivotal crossroads in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. Our operations demonstrate how regional infrastructure can play a transformative role in linking resources, markets, and opportunities across continents,” said Orkhan Rustamov, CEO of Alkagesta.
Alkagesta also reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Georgia’s economy, pledging continued engagement through transport logistics and petroleum imports. In addition to sourcing from Central Asia for exports, the company periodically imports European-origin petroleum products—most recently from the Cyprus premises of the trading arm of a French energy major—to ensure reliable gasoline 95 supply and strengthen local energy security.
Alkagesta views Georgia not only as a key transit hub, but as a strategic partner in advancing sustainable trade and energy connectivity across the region.
About Alkagesta
Alkagesta is a global commodity trading house specializing in petroleum and steel products, fertilizers, and biofuels. Established in Malta in 2018, the company operates as a multinational enterprise with 17 offices and representations worldwide. Alkagesta maintains partnerships with 28 international banks and conducts trading activities across 48 countries, facilitating approximately 9 million metric tons of commodity flows annually. Its extensive logistics network includes access to more than 700,000 cubic meters of storage capacity across Europe and Asia, supporting efficient and resilient global supply chains.
The company offers fully integrated trading capabilities — from sourcing and storage to delivery — underpinned by robust risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks.
Alkagesta was founded in 2018 by its management team and remains privately held and governed by senior leadership. Senior leadership, including the founding team, holds a significant equity stake in the company, which continues to grow in alignment with performance and strategic contribution. Today, the Group employs over 165 professionals and is built on tested systems, experienced governance, and a culture of continuous development.
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