Mersin International Port Management Inc. (MIP), a joint venture between PSA International, IFM, and Akfen, has completed the first phase of its $455 million East Med Hub 2 (EMH2) Terminal.
Set for full completion in early 2026, the terminal will boost MIP’s annual capacity from 2.6 to 3.6 million TEUs and allow simultaneous handling of two Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs).
The launch event gathered key local officials, industry leaders, and company executives, including Mersin Governor Atilla Toros, Trade Ministry General Manager Tarık Sönmez, Presidential Investment Office official Ali Kamil Özmen, and Singapore’s Ambassador to Türkiye.
The ceremony marked the completion of EMH2’s first phase, including dredging works and the official opening of the extended quay wall—now 880 metres long (up from 500) with a 17.5-metre draft, ready to accommodate next-generation container ships of up to 24,000 TEUs.
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Atilla Toros, Mersin Governor, said: “With this investment, which will increase its container handling capacity from 2.6 million to 3.6 million TEUs, the port is set to achieve even greater heights in a very short time.”
Vincent Ng, Regional CEO of PSA Europe & Mediterranean and PSA Middle East South Asia, stated: “As part of PSA’s ‘Node to Network’ strategy and our group’s transition to net zero emissions by 2050, MIP stands as a key example of our dedication to operational excellence and sustainable development. We will continue the strive to create long-term value for the region and contribute meaningfully to Türkiye’s economic development.”
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With Phase 1 complete, MIP is advancing to Phase 2, which includes developing a 17.6-hectare yard equipped with eight automated Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes (aRMGs) and four additional Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes.
This new electric-powered equipment will boost efficiency and support MIP’s sustainability goals of halving carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2043.
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