The Georgian government has announced a strategic shift in the development of the Anaklia deep-sea port, adopting a "landlord model" after failing to secure an investment agreement with a Chinese-Singaporean consortium. Under this new framework, the state will maintain full ownership of the core maritime and transport infrastructure, including quays and railway links, while private international companies will lease and operate specific terminals. This decision follows the abandonment of a 2024 plan that would have granted a 49% stake to a consortium involving China Communications Construction Company. While the government aims to attract diverse investment from partners along the Middle Corridor, the move requires the state to secure an additional $200 million for infrastructure construction. Critics argue this model transfers financial risks to the public sector, whereas the government maintains it will enhance Georgia's role as a vital transit link between Asia and Europe.