Singapore tops first container ports ranking
In the inaugural Leading Container Ports of the World (LCP) report, Singapore has been crowned the world's leading container port, followed by Shanghai and Ningbo-Zhoushan. The report, issued by DNV and Menon Economics, evaluates 160 ports using 35 indicators across five categories: enablers, connectivity, customer value, productivity, sustainability and overall impact.
Maritime transport underpins nearly 90% of global trade by volume, with container ports handling over 80% of non-bulk merchandise. As trade dynamics evolve and environmental pressures mount, the report highlights the need for ports to invest in infrastructure, digitalisation and sustainability to enhance competitiveness. The global top five ports, including Rotterdam and Busan, showcase advancements in these areas. The report also identifies regional leaders such as New York and New Jersey and Hamburg, signalling a proactive approach among various port authorities to improve performance and adapt to new demands.