Potential International Strategic Partners for Anaklia Port

2026-07-07

Among the most powerful, flexible and multimodal (sea, rail, road, aviation) logistics companies in Europe and Asia, the most influential players, for the comprehensive strengthening of Anaklia Port and terminals, desirable and interesting potential partners would be:

● Maersk - Denmark

● MSC - Switzerland

● CEVA Logistics - France

● COSCO SHIPPING Logistics - China

● DHL - Germany

● Kuehne+Nagel - Switzerland

 

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Denmark)

Integrated maritime and land logistics, terminals and warehouses.

Basic information

Founded: 1904.

Founders: Arnold Peter Møller and Peter Mærsk Møller.

Headquarters: Copenhagen.

Operations: More than 130 countries.

Employees: Approximately 100,000.

Ports and terminals

The Maersk Group includes APM Terminals, a company that:

● Operates more than 60 port terminals in different countries around the world;

● Invests in new ports and logistics hubs;

● Participates in port development and operation projects.

MSC (Switzerland)

The world's largest container shipping company and one of the most influential players in global maritime trade and logistics.

Company profile

Full name: Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.

Founded: 1970.

Founder: Gianluigi Aponte.

Headquarters: Geneva.

Type: Private company (family business).

Employees: Approximately 200,000.

Activities: In more than 155 countries.

Port operations

MSC Group includes Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), which:

● Owns or manages more than 70 port terminals in different countries of the world;

● Cooperates with states in the development of new ports;

● Invests in deepwater terminals.

Why is MSC important for the port of Anaklia?

MSC can be a valuable partner, because the company can:

● Open regular container lines;

● Attract international cargo flows;

● Engage in the management or development of the terminal through TiL;

● Increase the port’s competitiveness in the Black Sea region.

Interesting fact

MSC is a private, family-owned company and is not listed on the stock exchange. This often allows it to make long-term investment decisions more quickly than public companies, which are more dependent on quarterly shareholder results. For these reasons, MSC is often considered one of the few companies in the world that can play a significant role in the development of new deep-sea ports and the formation of international cargo flows.

CEVA Logistics (France)

One of the world’s largest logistics companies, providing full supply chain management and multimodal transportation.

Company profile

Founded: 2007 (as a result of the merger of several large logistics companies).

Headquarters: Marseille.

Owner: CMA CGM Group (since 2019).

Activities: in more than 170 countries.

Employees: approximately 110,000.

In the context of Anaklia

CEVA Logistics can be an important partner for the port, as the company can:

● Attract international cargo flows;

● Develop a regional distribution center;

● Organize intermodal logistics services;

● Strengthen connections with the CMA CGM maritime network.

COSCO SHIPPING Logistics

Sea, rail and intermodal networks in the Asia-Europe direction.

Company profile

Official name: COSCO SHIPPING Logistics & Supply Chain Co., Ltd.

Owner: China COSCO Shipping Corporation (state-owned corporation)

Headquarters: Beijing

Operations: Worldwide, with a special focus on Asia-Europe trade corridors.

Strengths

● Extensive network of Asia-Europe trade routes;

● Strong integration with sea, rail and land transport;

● Extensive experience in supporting large infrastructure projects;

● A major player in China's international trade and logistics projects.

DHL (Germany)

One of the world's most extensive logistics networks, express, warehousing and supply chain management.

Basic information

Brand: DHL

Parent company: DHL Group

Founded: 1969

Founders: Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hillblom and Robert Lynn

Headquarters: Bonn

Area of ​​activity: More than 220 countries and territories

Employees: Up to 600,000

Anaklia Port perspective

DHL is more often a logistics operator and customer than a port owner or terminal investor. For Anaklia, its role would more likely be to generate cargo flows, develop warehouses/hubs and attract international customers.

Kuehne+Nagel (Switzerland)

Leader in sea and air freight, strong digital platforms.

Basic information

Founded: 1890.

Founders: August Kühne and Friedrich Nagel.

Headquarters: Schindelege.

Operations: Over 100 countries

Employees: Over 80,000

Key clients

The company serves sectors such as: automotive; pharmaceuticals; electronics; retail; energy; food and beverage.

The above-mentioned companies move cargo, operate terminals, logistics hubs, warehouses and the entire supply chain, making them strategic partners for a new deepwater port. However, such companies usually make an investment decision when they see sufficient cargo flow, competitive infrastructure, a stable regulatory environment and economic viability.

In addition to the recommended global logistics and port companies for the Anaklia port, other partners may also be considered, including:

DSV (Denmark) - founded in 1976, the company operates in more than 90 countries, with about 160,000 employees. DSV is known for acquiring competitors and quickly integrating them. Unlike companies such as Maersk or MSC, DSV does not own a large fleet of container ships. It purchases transport capacity from various carriers and offers customers optimal logistics solutions.

DB Schenker (Germany) - one of the main operators of land and rail networks in Eurasia, founded in 1872 and covering 130 countries.

Sinotrans (China) - one of the largest logistics operators, strong in the "New Silk Road" corridors.

Pasifik Eurasia (Turkey) - a leading operator in the middle corridor, in the direction of intermodal transportation. Can attract rail cargo from Central Asia and connect Anaklia with the logistics networks of Turkey and Europe.

The goal of the presented recommendation is to achieve a high geoeconomic price point for the Anaklia port, with the participation of experienced terminal partners.

Zurab Maghradze, DBA

 

Sources:

● reuters.com ● reuters.com

● apnews.com ● pasifik.com