Posted on October 8, 2025
Newly completely terminal at the Turkish port has capacity for ultra-large container ships.
Mersin International Port (MIP) marked a milestone with the arrival of the 19,313 teu-400-metre container ship MSC Ditte at its newly completed East Med Hub 2 (EMH2) Terminal.
The MSC Ditte received a welcome ceremony hosted by the port executives and local personalities, underscoring MIP’s growing role in international maritime logistics.
Mersin International Port Operations Inc. (MIP), a joint venture between Akfen Holding and PSA International, is Turkey’s largest port and one of the main container ports in the Mediterranean region with its transhipment and hinterland connections to the Middle East and the Black Sea.
“Large vessels like MSC Ditte are increasingly vital to the global supply chain – they boost efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainability by lowering carbon emissions per container. Successfully handling a vessel of this scale demonstrates Mersin International Port’s readiness to support seamless international cargo movement,” said Ajay Kumar Singh, MIP General Manager.
“With deep quay infrastructure, high-capacity cranes, and advanced digital operations, the EMH2 Terminal is well-equipped to handle the world’s largest vessels, further strengthening Mersin’s connectivity across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.”
Ugur Tosumer, MSC Mersin Regional Manager, commented, “Mersin is our country’s most important trade gateway, connecting Anatolia to the world and the world to Anatolia. The 19,313 teu-MSC Ditte vessel, which has brought us together here today, is one of the largest members of our tiger service. It will provide fast and direct connections to the West Africa and Far East regions, which are important markets in global trade.”
Speaking at the ceremony, Singapore Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Ann Margaret Mathew said, “We are eager to see the completion of the EMH-2 Terminal and its ability to accommodate much larger container vessels such as the ‘MSC DITTE’. In a period of trade tensions due to global issues, we see MIP continuing to contribute to strengthening economic development links and a robust global supply chain. “This investment is a symbol of PSA’s commitment to MIP’s future. It also demonstrates Singapore’s confidence in Türkiye’s long-term growth prospects. I am pleased to note that MIP is investing not only in Türkiye’s physical infrastructure but also in its youth through the Global Management Association (GMAP) program.”
