Due to the recent conflict in the Caucasus, delays of at least one week can be expected for freight due to arrive in, or transit, Georgia. The bombing of Georgia's Poti Sea Port, the gateway to both the Caucasus Region and Central Asia, and raids in the vicinity of the country's main airport are likely to disrupt logistics for up to a week.

Attacks on Poti Sea Port damaged one of the four terminals at the port. However, rebuilding got underway almost immediately and services are now up and running once more. Nonetheless, a backlog of shipments means delays are unavoidable. Poti-bound vessels are currently docked in Romania and Turkey waiting for the go ahead to sail to the Georgian port.

Bombings also took place near Georgia's main airport at Tbilisi, resulting in most international airlines temporarily avoiding the airport as they monitor the situation in Georgia. The decision not to fly into Tbilisi is largely down to reasons of insurance. Again, officials are hopeful that delays in transport via Tbilisi Airport will not exceed a week.

Furthermore, trucking delays can also be expected while Russian Troops withdraw from Gori - situated on the Poti/Tbilisi route.