The Belgian company Jan De Nul has been chosen as the winner of the international tender for the construction of marine infrastructure at the Anaklia deep-water port. The company will be responsible for deepening the harbor water area in Anaklia and constructing a breakwater.
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"During August, we will finalize a contract with the company. I believe it will take a few weeks before we see active construction work in the Anaklia area starting in September. This will allow us to put the port into operation within the stipulated time and receive the first container ships by 2029," said Minister of Economy Levan Davitashvili.
According to the minister, the selection of a private partner for Anaklia port is ongoing, with negotiations with the Chinese consortium underway to clarify their proposals. "I believe this process is proceeding as planned, and we will make a selection soon," he added.
According to the Ministry of Economy, Jan De Nul, founded in 1938, has a turnover of 2.5 billion euros and employs more than 7 000 people. The company was actively involved in the Panama Canal expansion project and has ongoing and completed projects in various regions of the world, including Europe, the Gulf, and Africa.
The state owns 51% of Anaklia port, while the private partner, the Chinese consortium including the state-owned China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), will own 49%. CCCC is sanctioned by the United States. US Ambassador to Georgia Robin Dunnigan stated that the majority of CCCC is owned by the Chinese Communist Party, which is "the number one financier of the Russian military."
