Top 10 Container Ports in the World (2023)
Based on 2023 TEU throughput statistics
Port of Shanghai
Country: China
TEU Volume: 49.0 million
World's busiest port, handling enormous export volumes and serving as a core Asian logistics hub.
Port of Singapore
Country: Singapore
TEU Volume: 39.0 million
Premier global transshipment port with state-of-the-art terminals and unmatched efficiency.
Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan
Country: China
TEU Volume: 34.0 million
Rapidly growing port combining container and bulk operations in East China.
Port of Shenzhen
Country: China
TEU Volume: 30.5 million
Located near Hong Kong, this port handles a vast range of electronics and consumer exports.
Port of Qingdao
Country: China
TEU Volume: 25.6 million
Major northern China port, integrated with automated terminals and growing international routes.
Port of Busan
Country: South Korea
TEU Volume: 22.9 million
South Korea’s main container gateway, playing a crucial role in Northeast Asian trade.
Port of Hong Kong
Country: China (SAR)
TEU Volume: 17.1 million
One of Asia’s historical trading hubs, though it has declined slightly in recent years.
Port of Tianjin
Country: China
TEU Volume: 18.4 million
Largest port in northern China, connecting inland provinces to the global trade network.
Port of Rotterdam
Country: Netherlands
TEU Volume: 14.0 million
Europe’s largest seaport, serving as the continent’s primary logistics hub.
Port of Dubai (Jebel Ali)
Country: UAE
TEU Volume: 13.7 million
Leading port in the Middle East, with deepwater terminals and advanced infrastructure.