Port of Mersin
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The Port of Mersin (Turkish: Mersin Limanı), is a major seaport located on the north-eastern coast of Mediterranean Sea in Mersin, southern Turkey. As one of the largest harbors in the country, it is Turkey's main gateway to the Mediterranean Sea. It was constructed during the 1950s as a major government project. It is the country's second largest port after Ambarli, near Istanbul.[citation needed] Owned by the Turkish State Railways (TCDD), its operating right is transferred on May 11, 2007, to PSA – Akfen consortium for a period of 36 years.[citation needed]
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Country | Turkey |
Location | Mersin |
Coordinates | 36.80045°N 34.63908°E / 36.80045; 34.63908 |
UN/LOCODE | TRMER[1] |
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Opened | 1958 |
Operated by | PSA – Akfen |
Owned by | Turkish State Railways (TCDD) |
Type of harbour | bulk cargo, Container terminal, Ro-Ro and oil terminal |
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