2023 Global Container Port Rankings: Who Tops the List?
Asian ports dominate the rankings, reflecting their crucial role in global shipping and trade
S&P Global Market Intelligence released its 2023 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), which evaluates ports worldwide based on their efficiency, throughput, and infrastructure.
Ports in Asia continue to dominate the top spots, reflecting their pivotal role in global trade and their investment in advanced technologies and infrastructure. These ports have shown remarkable efficiency in handling high volumes of container traffic, contributing to their top rankings.
Overall, the ports that have embraced automation and digital solutions have seen improvements in turnaround times and capacity management. This trend is evident in the performance of leading ports, which have invested heavily in technology to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
In addition to technological advancements, strategic geographic locations and strong hinterland connections have played a big role in the success of top-ranked ports.
The CPPI also highlights the growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental stewardship in the port industry. Ports that have implemented green initiatives and sustainable practices are gaining recognition for their efforts to reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining high operational standards.
Overall The rankings serve as a guide for industry stakeholders to understand the key drivers of port performance and the evolving trends shaping the future of global maritime trade. Below is a look at the Top 20 and Bottom 10 ports.
The Top 10
| Ranking | Port Name | Country |
| 1 | Yangshan | China |
| 2 | Salalah | Oman |
| 3 | Cartagena | Columbia |
| 4 | Tanger-Med | Morroco |
| 5 | Tanjung Pelepas | Malaysia |
| 6 | Chiwan | China |
| 7 | Cai Mep | Vietnam |
| 8 | Guangzhou | China |
| 9 | Yokohama | Japan |
| 10 | Algeciras | Spain |
| 11 | Hamad Port | Qatar |
| 12 | Ningbo | China |
| 13 | Mawan | China |
| 14 | Dalian | China |
| 15 | Hong Kong | China |
| 16 | Port Said | Egypt |
| 17 | Singapore | Singapore |
| 18 | Kaohsiung | Taiwan |
| 19 | Visakhapatnam | India |
| 20 | Yeosu | South Korea |
The Bottom 10
| Ranking | Port Name | Country |
| 396 | Trieste | Italy |
| 397 | Oakland | United States |
| 398 | Durban | South Africa |
| 399 | Prince Rupert | Canada |
| 400 | Rijeka | Croatia |
| 401 | Tacoma | United States |
| 402 | Cotonou | Benin |
| 403 | Mersin | Turkey |
| 404 | Ngoura | South Africa |
| 405 | Cape Town | South Africa |
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