Al Faw Grand Port is currently one the world’s largest port developments and is being constructed as a major part of the regeneration plan for Iraq. The port aims to compete with the Suez Canal via road and later rail links to Europe. The Port will have an initial capacity of 3.5 million TEU and 22 MT of bulk when completed. The current construction phase covers the construction of 1.75km of open piled quay to provide 5 deep water container berths and is to complete in 2024.