Global Container Port Traffic Ranking 2025: Chinese Dominance and European Decline (xataka.com)

• Shanghai is the world's largest container port with 51.5 million TEU, nearly double Singapore's traffic.
• Eight Chinese ports in the top 20 generate 55.6% of the combined traffic.
• Rotterdam is Europe's busiest port at 13.8 million TEU but ranks only 11th globally.

"Dominance shift: Chinese ports maintain an overwhelming lead in global container traffic. Shanghai processed over 51.5 million TEU in 2024, far ahead of Singapore's 41.1 million. Eight Chinese ports in the top 20 account for 55.6% of combined traffic. Rotterdam fell to 11th place with 13.8 million TEU, reflecting Europe's declining influence. The data, from Lloyd's List 2025, shows Asian dominance is the result of decades of industrialisation and port investment."