5 Busiest Container Ports in the World

Learn about the 5 busiest container ports in the world. These ports process the majority of the worlds goods.

International trade is busier than it ever has been before. There is such a high demand for goods that ships are constantly traveling back and forth across the ocean. Because of this high demand, some ports have become hubs for the trade industry. Below are the worlds 5 busiest container ports.

World’s Busiest Container Ports

1. Port of Shanghai
   The Port of Shanghai is the largest port in China and the busiest port in the world. It is responsible for 25% of Chinas trade volume. The port became the busiest port in 2010 when it surpassed The Port of Singapore.
   • 2016 volume: 37.1 million TEUs
   • Average daily cargo value: $1.6 billion
2. Port of SingaporeThe Port of Singapore was the busiest port in the world until 2010. The port connects 600 ports from 123 countries. The port is located right on the Strait of Malacca, a primary shipping lane.
   • 2016 volume: 30.9 million TEUs
3. Port of Shenzhen
   The Port of Shenzhen is Chinas second largest port. The port is made up of many smaller ports stretching 162 miles along the Kowloon Peninsula.
   • 2016 volume: 23.98 million TEUs
   • Average daily cargo value: $681 million
4. Port of Ningbo-ZhoushanThe Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan is Chinas third largest port made up of the Ningbo Port and the Zhoushan Port. The port connects 600 ports from 100 countries. The ports is one of Chinas oldest dating back to the year 752 AD.
   • 2016 volume: 23.3 TEUs
5. Port of Hong Kong
   The Port of Hong Kong is Chinas fourth largest port. The port connects 470 locations around the world.
   • 2016 volume: 19.8 TEUs

From this list, it is apparent that China controls the majority of international business and has the ports to back it up. See our blog post about America’s busiest ports to learn more about container ports in the United States.