MODERNIZATION PATHWAYS FOR GEORGIA’S TRANSPORT SECTOR: STRATEGIC CHALLENGES AND REGIONAL PROSPECTS

This study evaluates Georgia’s logistics potential and examines its prospects for becoming a key regional transport hub. Owing to its strategic geographical location, Georgia enjoys considerable transit advantages; however, infrastructural constraints, tariff-related issues, and geopolitical risks continue to limit the country’s full potential. The research applies PESTEL analysis to identify the main barriers to regional positioning and outlines strategies for overcoming them. The originality of the paper lies in proposing an integrated framework for enhancing the efficiency of transport logistics through infrastructure modernization, tariff reforms, and the strengthening of international partnerships. The findings emphasize that advancing infrastructure, updating fiscal and tariff policies, and modernizing transport networks are essential steps for consolidating Georgia’s role within regional transport corridors.