A seaport is a town or city with a harbor where ships dock to load and unload cargo. Seaports are a vital component of the global shipping industry and act as gateways to international trade. Some of these facilities are vast and provide important transit points for maritime transport between Asia, Europe, and North America. But what are the busiest ports in terms of container unit capacity?
The World Shipping Council has published a list of the biggest container ports in the world, based on the latest available data from 2023. Figures quoted are likely already being revised, such is the huge amount of trade handled by these enormous maritime hubs. So, where do you think the largest container ports on the planet are located?
Check out this gallery and take a voyage through the top 30 container port hubs.