Seas cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface. Therefore, seaports play an extremely important role in the development of the modern world. As an international traffic junction, seaports are bridges between different countries and territories around the globe. They are where goods are transported, transshipped and distributed by sea.
The world seaport map carries the image of a large-scale network, connecting ports from all over the planet. Below is an overview of the locations of the largest seaports today.
World seaport map – 10 largest seaports in the world
Top 10 largest seaports today
10. Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands is the largest port in Europe. Also the largest seaport outside East Asia. And for decades, from 1962 to 2004, the Port of Rotterdam was considered the busiest port in the world by cargo tonnage. The port boasts more than 500 route connections to more than 1000 ports worldwide.
Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands
9. Hong Kong Port, SAR, China
The port of Hong Kong, SAR, China is one of the largest ports in the world. The port is an integral part of Hong Kong's development. It is a global hub and among the busiest ports in the world.
Hong Kong Port, SAR, China
8. Tianjin Port (Tianjin), China
At the beginning of 2023, Tianjin Port (Tianjin), China reported container throughput of 1.73 million TEU, output is expected to reach 21.8 million TEU this year.
Tianjin Port (Tianjin), China
7. Busan Port, Korea
Busan Port, Korea is the largest port in Korea. Accounting for nearly 75% of the country's total throughput market share in 2020.
Busan Port, Korea
6. Qingdao Port (Qingdao), China
Qingdao Port (Qingdao), China handled more than 400 million tons of cargo and 15.52 million containers in 2013 and is currently one of the major ports in the world. The port is known as the world's largest port for iron ore and China's largest port for crude oil.
Qingdao Port (Qingdao), China
5. Guangzhou Port (Guangzhou), China
Guangzhou Port (Guangzhou), China handles more than 460 million tons of goods and 15.31 million container units. The port handled its first 100 million tons of cargo in 1999 and continues to this day. Cargo traffic has increased significantly every year.
Guangzhou Port (Guangzhou), China
4. Shenzhen Port (Shenzhen), China
Shenzhen Port (Shenzhen), China includes ports along the coast of Shenzhen. It is the headquarters of more than 40 shipping companies and more than 130 international container routes.
Shenzhen Port (Shenzhen), China
3. Ningbo Port (Ningbo), China
Ningbo Port (Ningbo), China stretches over a coastline of more than 220 km. With 19 port areas and more than 200 large deep-water anchored ships. Total cargo output in Ningbo reached 1.12 billion tons in 2021.
Ningbo Port (Ningbo), China
2. Singapore Port, Singapore
One-fifth of the world's shipping containers and half of the global annual crude oil supply pass through the port of Singapore. This is a place with an important geographical location connecting global trade.
Port of Singapore, Singapore
1. Shanghai Port (Shanghai), China
Topping the list of the world's largest seascapes is Shanghai Port (Shanghai), China. Including a deep water port and a river port. That made it the world's busiest port in 2010 and has maintained top positions since then. The port is considered part of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road that runs from China to Singapore to India to the Mediterranean to the North Sea.
Shanghai Port (Shanghai), China
Conclude
Above is an image of the world seaport map and the largest seaports today. Seaports are not limited to the economic and commercial fields. They are also a driving force for economic development, creating job opportunities and attracting investment. In addition, seaports also play an important role in the global supply chain.
