The World’s Largest Shipping Hubs
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The World’s Largest Shipping Hubs (2005-2019)
As consumers, we often overlook the complexity and sheer size of global trade that is behind the goods and services we consume everyday.
Trade accounts for roughly 60% of global GDP—and emerging markets, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, have trade to thank in part for their economic growth in recent times.
When it comes to the movement of all these goods, shipping hubs are a crucial component of the trade ecosystem. The following data looks at the 10 largest global shipping hubs and their changes in throughput over time.
The 10 Largest Shipping Hubs (2005-2019, Thousands of TEUs)
| Rank | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore: 23,192 |
Shanghai: 29,069 |
Shanghai: 36,537 |
Shanghai: 43,303 |
| 2 | Hong Kong: 22,602 |
Singapore: 28,431 |
Singapore: 30,922 |
Singapore: 37,196 |
| 3 | Shanghai: 18,084 |
Hong Kong: 23,699 |
Shenzhen: 24,205 |
Ningbo-Zhoushan: 27,535 |
| 4 | Shenzhen: 16,197 |
Shenzhen: 22,510 |
Ningbo-Zhoushan: 20,627 |
Shenzhen: 25,769 |
| 5 | Busan: 11,843 |
Busan: 14,194 |
Hong Kong: 20,073 |
Guangzhou: 23,223 |
| 6 | Kaohsiung: 9,471 |
Ningbo-Zhoushan: 13,147 |
Busan: 19,469 |
Busan: 21,992 |
| 7 | Rotterdam: 9,288 |
Guangzhou: 12,546 |
Guangzhou: 17,625 |
Qingdao: 21,012 |
| 8 | Hamburg: 8,088 |
Qingdao: 12,012 |
Qingdao: 17,436 |
Hong Kong: 18,303 |
| 9 | Dubai: 7,619 |
Dubai: 11,600 |
Dubai: 15,592 |
Tianjin: 17,301 |
| 10 | Los Angeles: 7,485 |
Rotterdam: 11,148 |
Tianjin: 14,111 |
Rotterdam: 14,811 |
One of the biggest changes in recent years is the addition of the Yangshan Port in Shanghai. This massive port has already undergone four expansion phases since it opened in 2005.
Disclosure: This material has been distributed for informational purposes only. It is the opinion of the author and should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation of any ...
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