The Port of Kotka will build a new quay at the Mussalo harbour to serve the building project of the Nord Stream gas pipeline between Russia and Germany. Kotka and Mukran have been selected as logistical centres for the building project, creating a demand for additional storage and loading capacity for the large pipes. During the most busy period between 2010 and 2012 the Port of Kotka expects at least 600 additional vessel calls related to the project and the present capacity in the port would be insufficient.