Asia-Pacific maritime trade remains the backbone of global flows
December 4, 2025
The latest rankings of the world’s major container ports reaffirm the continued dominance of Asia’s leading transshipment and gateway hubs. Singapore, Shanghai, Busan and Ningbo-Zhoushan remain firmly at the top across measures such as transshipment volumes, vessel calls and ultra-large container vessel arrivals. The results highlight a largely stable competitive landscape, with established ports consolidating their positions rather than experiencing major shifts. […]
