Here are the top 20 busiest ports in the world
*Global Top 20 Busiest Ports:*
1. *Shanghai, China*: 51.51 million TEUs (2024) - Shanghai's strategic location and massive berthing capacity make it the world's busiest container port.
2. *Singapore*: 41.12 million TEUs (2024) - Singapore's central location enables faster transshipment and improves delivery reliability.
3. *Ningbo-Zhoushan, China*: 39.31 million TEUs (2024) - Ningbo-Zhoushan offers direct services to North America and Europe, cutting transit times.
4. *Shenzhen, China*: 33.38 million TEUs (2024) - Shenzhen's proximity to key industrial zones makes it a natural choice for electronics, machinery, and industrial goods exports.
5. *Qingdao, China*: 30.87 million TEUs (2024) - Qingdao is a critical export outlet for East China and an emerging leader in digital port technology.
6. *Guangzhou, China*: 26.07 million TEUs (2024) - Guangzhou's well-developed inland connections and balanced container flows make it resilient amid changing trade conditions.
7. *Busan, South Korea*: 24.40 million TEUs (2024) - Busan's advanced facilities and efficiency make it a significant transshipment point in Asia.
8. *Tianjin, China*: 23.29 million TEUs (2024) - Tianjin offers direct access to Beijing and northern industrial zones, benefiting exporters of machinery, bulk cargo, and raw materials.
9. *Jebel Ali, UAE*: 15.54 million TEUs (2024) - Jebel Ali functions as a redistribution hub for Indian goods moving into Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
10. *Port Klang, Malaysia*: 14.65 million TEUs (2024) - Port Klang supports exporters targeting Southeast Asia and beyond, offering strong ASEAN connectivity.
11. *Rotterdam, Netherlands*: 13.82 million TEUs (2024)
12. *Hong Kong, China*: 13.67 million TEUs (2024)
13. *Antwerp, Belgium*: 13.53 million TEUs (2024)
14. *Xiamen, China*: 12.26 million TEUs (2024)
15. *Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia*: 12.25 million TEUs (2024)
16. *Los Angeles, USA*: 10.30 million TEUs (2024)
17. *Tanger-Med, Morocco*: 10.24 million TEUs (2024)
18. *Taicang/Suzhou, China*: 9.67 million TEUs (2024)
- *Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority*: 7.05 million TEUs (2024) - Located in Maharashtra, JNPA is India's largest container port, connecting Indian goods to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
- *Mundra Port*: 8.22 million TEUs (2024) - Located in Gujarat, Mundra Port handles bulk and liquid cargo, serving as a critical gateway for exports from north-western India.
