Connectivity in global container ports

According to the report, connectivity remains the most distinctive parameter. Singapore, Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Qingdao, and Shenzhen all serve the world's top fifteen shipping companies, ensuring stable flows even in variable market conditions. In contrast, major European and North American ports – such as Rotterdam, Antwerp, Los Angeles, and New York/New Jersey – have more selective networks, ranking around 28th in terms of the number of carriers served. The UNCTAD index also confirms Shanghai as the world's leading port in terms of the number of active connections.

Sustainability as a strategic lever

The chapter on sustainability reveals very diverse scenarios. Los Angeles leads the electric transition of docks with 40 megawatts of capacity, followed by Hamburg with 30 megawatts. In terms of emissions, Shenzhen is the most efficient port per container handled, demonstrating how operational optimization remains one of the main drivers of environmental impact reduction.

Regional trends in Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East

Regional trends are very different. In North America, New York/New Jersey remains the leading port for access to consumer markets, while Savannah is experiencing the fastest growth on the East Coast. In Europe, Rotterdam continues to lead the way thanks to the adoption of advanced digital technologies. In the Middle East, Jebel Ali remains the benchmark, while Khalifa Port stands out with a traffic increase of over 57% in three years.