Global logistics · World Port Index
World ports
More than 3,800 seaports worldwide ranked by scale – container throughput (TEU), harbour size and berth depth – each with its own page on location, infrastructure, services and trade links with Vietnam.
- Seaports
- 3,807
- Countries & territories
- 192
- Large harbours
- 174
- Total TEU of the 20 largest container ports (2024)
- 415 million TEU
World’s largest container ports (2024)
Container throughput (TEU) per Lloyd’s List One Hundred Ports and port authority reports; some entries are port clusters.
- #1
Shanghai China
51.51 m TEU - #2
Singapore Singapore
41.12 m TEU - #3Ningbo-Zhoushan China
39.31 m TEU
- #4Shenzhen (Yantian) China
33.38 m TEU
- #5Qingdao China
30.87 m TEU
- #6Guangzhou China
26.07 m TEU
- #7
Busan South Korea
24.40 m TEU - #8Tianjin China
23.29 m TEU
- #9
Jebel Ali (Dubai) United Arab Emirates
15.54 m TEU - #10
Port Klang Malaysia
14.65 m TEU - #11
Rotterdam Netherlands
13.82 m TEU - #12
Hong Kong Hong Kong
13.67 m TEU - #13
Antwerp-Bruges Belgium
13.53 m TEU - #14Xiamen China
12.26 m TEU
- #15Tanjung Pelepas Malaysia
12.25 m TEU
- #16
Los Angeles United States
10.30 m TEU - #17
Tanger Med Morocco
10.24 m TEU - #18Taicang / Suzhou China
9.67 m TEU
- #19Long Beach United States
9.65 m TEU
- #20
Laem Chabang Thailand
9.56 m TEU
Port directory
| # | Port | Country | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai CNSGH | China | Large | river (natural) | 11.0 m | 51.51 m TEU |
| 2 | Keppel - (East Singapore) SGKEP | Singapore | Large | coastal (natural) | 14.0 m | 41.12 m TEU |
| 3 | Ningbo CNNBO | China | Small | river (natural) | 7.9 m | 39.31 m TEU |
| 4 | Yantian CNYTN | China | Small | coastal (natural) | 14.0 m | 33.38 m TEU |
| 5 | Qingdao Gang CNQIN | China | Large | open roadstead | 18.6 m | 30.87 m TEU |
| 6 | Guangzhou CNGGZ | China | Medium | river (natural) | 12.5 m | 26.07 m TEU |
| 7 | Busan KRPUS | South Korea | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 15.5 m | 24.40 m TEU |
| 8 | Tianjin Xin Gang CNTXG | China | Large | river (natural) | 21.6 m | 23.29 m TEU |
| 9 | Mina Jabal Ali AEJEA | United Arab Emirates | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 17.0 m | 15.54 m TEU |
| 10 | Port Klang MYPKG | Malaysia | Large | coastal (natural) | 17.1 m | 14.65 m TEU |
| 11 | Rotterdam NLRTM | Netherlands | Large | river (basins) | 11.0 m | 13.82 m TEU |
| 12 | Hong Kong HKHKG | Hong Kong | Large | coastal (natural) | 14.0 m | 13.67 m TEU |
| 13 | Antwerpen BEANR | Belgium | Large | river (tide gates) | 11.0 m | 13.53 m TEU |
| 14 | Xiamen CNXMG | China | Medium | river (natural) | 17.0 m | 12.26 m TEU |
| 15 | Tanjung Pelepas MYTPP | Malaysia | Medium | river (basins) | 14.0 m | 12.25 m TEU |
| 16 | Los Angeles USLAX | United States | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 16.8 m | 10.30 m TEU |
| 17 | Tangier-Mediterranean MAPTM | Morocco | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 17.1 m | 10.24 m TEU |
| 18 | Taicang CNTAC | China | Very small | coastal (breakwater) | 11.0 m | 9.67 m TEU |
| 19 | Long Beach USLGB | United States | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 23.2 m | 9.65 m TEU |
| 20 | Laem Chabang THLCH | Thailand | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 12.5 m | 9.56 m TEU |
| 21 | Kao-Hsiung TWKHH |  Taiwan | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 17.6 m | 9.23 m TEU |
| 22 | Thanh Ho Chi Minh VNSGN |  Vietnam | Medium | river (natural) | 14.0 m | 9.16 m TEU |
| 23 | Qinzhou CNQZH | China | Very small | coastal (natural) | 12.5 m | 9.02 m TEU |
| 24 | Newark USEWR | United States | Medium | river (basins) | 11.0 m | 8.70 m TEU |
| 25 | Mundra INMUN |  India | Small | open roadstead | 17.5 m | 8.22 m TEU |
| 26 | Jakarta IDJKT |  Indonesia | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 11.0 m | 7.83 m TEU |
| 27 | Hamburg DEHAM |  Germany | Large | canal or lake | 9.4 m | 7.80 m TEU |
| 28 | Colombo LKCMB |  Sri Lanka | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 18.0 m | 7.78 m TEU |
| 29 | Hai Phong VNHPH | Vietnam | Small | river (natural) | 9.4 m | 7.15 m TEU |
| 30 | Vung Tau VNVUT | Vietnam | Small | river (natural) | 7.9 m | 7.08 m TEU |
| 31 | Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Shiva) INNSA | India | Medium | open roadstead | 16.5 m | 7.05 m TEU |
| 32 | Rizhao CNRZH | China | Very small | coastal (natural) | 14.0 m | 6.71 m TEU |
| 33 | Lianyungang CNLYG | China | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 15.5 m | 6.69 m TEU |
| 34 | Yingkou CNYIK | China | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 4.9 m | 5.56 m TEU |
| 35 | Savannah USSAV | United States | Medium | river (natural) | 12.5 m | 5.55 m TEU |
| 36 | Manila PHMNL |  Philippines | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 14.0 m | 5.50 m TEU |
| 37 | Santos BRSSZ |  Brazil | Large | coastal (natural) | 12.5 m | 5.49 m TEU |
| 38 | Valencia ESVLC |  Spain | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 17.1 m | 5.48 m TEU |
| 39 | Abu Zaby AEAUH | United Arab Emirates | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 15.0 m | 5.42 m TEU |
| 40 | Dalian CNDAL | China | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 23.2 m | 5.40 m TEU |
| 41 | Puerto Colon PAONX |  Panama | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 12.5 m | 5.40 m TEU |
| 42 | Yantai CNYTG | China | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 14.0 m | 5.09 m TEU |
| 43 | Piraievs GRPIR |  Greece | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 23.2 m | 4.79 m TEU |
| 44 | Algeciras ESALG | Spain | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 23.2 m | 4.71 m TEU |
| 45 | Tokyo Ko JPTYO |  Japan | Large | coastal (natural) | 15.5 m | 4.70 m TEU |
| 46 | Bremerhaven DEBRV | Germany | Large | river (tide gates) | 11.0 m | 4.45 m TEU |
| 47 | Surabaya IDSUB | Indonesia | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 9.4 m | 4.30 m TEU |
| 48 | Houston USHOU | United States | Large | river (tide gates) | 14.0 m | 4.14 m TEU |
| 49 | Balboa PABLB | Panama | Medium | canal or lake | 16.3 m | 4.01 m TEU |
| 50 | Gioia Tauro ITGIT |  Italy | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 17.1 m | 3.94 m TEU |
Trade blocs & regional agreements
Members, size and opportunities for Vietnamese goods.
ASEAN – Association of Southeast Asian Nations
11 membersEuropean Union (EU)
27 membersEuropean Free Trade Association (EFTA)
4 membersRegional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
15 membersComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
12 membersUnited States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC)3 members
11 membersEuropean Union (EU)27 membersEuropean Free Trade Association (EFTA)4 membersRegional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)15 membersComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)12 membersUnited States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC)3 membersShipping lines & express carriers
Links to schedules, bill-of-lading and shipment tracking.
Sources: World Port Index (NGA Pub. 150, US public domain) – retrieved 2026-10-14; container throughput: Lloyd’s List One Hundred Ports and port authority reports. For reference – confirm with the port or agent before operations.