Mersin International Port Management (MIP), a joint venture between PSA International, Akfen and IFM, launched a US$455 million East Med Hub 2 (EMH2) Project on 17 November.
EMH2 is expected to increase the capacity of MIP’s Mersin terminal from 2.6 million TEUs to 3.6 million TEUs. The quay will be expanded by 380 meters, bringing it to a total length of 880 meters and a draft of 18 meters.
This will allow MIP to handle two Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULVCs) of up to 400 meters in length at...