Port Bulgaria West launched a new Black Sea Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) service between the Bulgarian city of Burgas and the Georgian port of Poti on 13 August, 2014.

The intention is to establish a sea connection between the Caucasus and Trans-Caucasus region and the European Union and the Russian Federation.

The route will be serviced by a ROPAX vessel that will carry passengers and goods, providing an alternative to land transport between Georgia and the Russian Federation.  The line is also expected to carry a variety of cargo from Turkey to Russia.