From November 2007 the Container Terminal (berths no. 4 & 5), Ferry bridge and general cargo berth ? 6 are operated by Batumi International Container Terminal LLC, the subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), a Philippine based company, established in 1987 and widely recognized as a leading container terminal operator, innovator and pioneer in its field.

Batumi International Container Terminal LLC (BICTL) officially started its containerized cargo handling service last 2 March 2008, with the arrival and service of MSC Granada, the first ever container ship to dock at the Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT) in Adjara, Georgia.

The 1,012-TEU capacity vessel of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will be a part of MSC?s weekly call at the terminal.

BICTL has already begun investing in the strengthening of the berths and the refurbishment of the container terminal to allow the installation of the first Mobile Harbor Crane which started service last May 15, 2008 on MSC Sebnem voy. 173A.

The Company is currently engaged in exploratory talks with major shipping lines for future calls at the terminal.

BICTL has control over an area of 13.6 hectares, consisting of berths 4/5 for container terminal, and Berth 6 for a ferry and dry bulk general cargo terminal. The container terminal has a berth length of 284 meters at a depth of 11 meters.