Discover the top 10 biggest ports in the world, key players in global trade and maritime strength.

11-Jan-2024

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Port of rotterdam

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Port of Rotterdam ranks 10th globally, handling 15.3M TEUs annually. A hub for petrochemicals and biofuels, it spans 31,410 acres.

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Port of TIANJIN

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Tianjin Port, China's largest artificial port, prioritizes sustainability, with 20.27M TEUs handled annually on 49,421 acres.

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Port of HONG KONG

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Hong Kong Port, with 17.8M TEUs and 249.3M tons of cargo annually, specializes in manufactured goods across 689 acres.

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Port of BUSAN

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Port of Busan, South Korea's trade hub, ranks 7th globally with 22.71M TEUs, connecting to 500 ports in 100 countries over 207 acres.

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Port of QINGDAO

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Port of Qingdao, now 6th globally, moved 23.71M TEUs in 2021, operating over 556 acres with 52 berths for efficient cargo handling.

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Port of guangzhAO

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Port of Guangzhou, 5th globally, handles 24.18M TEUs on 1,700 acres, pivotal in trade and multiple industries along southern China's coast.

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Port of Shenzhen

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Port of Shenzhen, a key Chinese hub, ranks 4th with 28.77M TEUs over 30,146 acres, crucial for containers, bulk cargo, and tech trade.

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Port of NINGBO

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Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan, key in global trade with 31.07M TEUs, links over 600 ports worldwide and excels in raw material handling on 1,902 acres.

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Port of SINGAPORE

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Singapore Port, world's 2nd busiest with 37.49M TEUs on 1,482 acres, is a major hub for refrigerated containers and global trade networks.

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Port of ShANGHAI

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Port of Shanghai, world's busiest with 47.03M TEUs on 88,832 acres, leads in global cargo volume and is a pioneer in China's port industry.