Some major container terminals could face a catastrophic failure as they prepare to serve the growing number of megaships, even if the consolidation of global shipping lines is gaining momentum through M&As and alliances. The major hub terminals in the region, as well as the numerous Greenfield projects planned in North Africa, are making/will need to carry out major investments to serve 18,000-21,000 TEUs vessels with little guarantee of a return in the investment.