Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s most important manufacturing and export hubs. With strong production bases in many sectors, the country relies heavily on maritime transport to move cargo worldwide. In 2025, Thailand’s seaports handled over 12 milion TEU of containerized cargo, with volumes concentrated in a small numer of strategic gateways. Below you can …
Canada is one of the world’s most trade-dependent economies. With coastlines on the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic, Canada’s port system is uniquely positioned to serve global supply chains. In 2025, Canadian ports handled over 7 million TEU in total containerized cargo, with traffic concentrated in a small number of major gateways. Below …
Malaysia consists of two parts, East and West. These two parts are separated from each other by the South China Sea. Malaysia relies heavily on sea shipping, which is crucial for its economy, contributing about 40% to its GDP and handling over 90% of its exports. Below we present the leading container ports in Malaysia, …
If you are in the shipping or sourcing industry, you know how important container capacity is. Russia is a vast country with some key ports in international trade. Below is a guide to the largest container ports in Russia, ranked from smallest to largest by volume. Major seaports in Russia – top 5 Here’s a map of Russia with its biggest …
The Ports in the United Arab Emirates are one of the world’s most efficient maritime networks. Strategically located between Europe, Asia, and Africa, the UAE’s gateways handle hub-and-spoke transshipment as well as import/export for the GCC (Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf). Some of the UAE ports are among the world’s 100 …
Turkey is a bridge connecting Europe and Asia with a powerful maritime network spanning the Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean coasts. Turkish ports handle about 13.5 million TEU annually. All of Turkey’s top five seaports are in the “One Hundred Container Ports 2025” ranking. Below you’ll find a list of the biggest seaports in Turkey by container volume. Major seaports in Turkey – top 5 Here’s a map of Turkey with its biggest seaports. Largest seaports in Turkey Mersin Port, TRMER Mersin Port is Turkey’s leading southern container gateway that supports exporters across agriculture, FMCG, and more. It is a key logistics hub connecting Turkey with the Middle East, Africa, and …
Africa is a large continent surrounded by oceans and home to some of the largest and most strategically important seaports in the world. Annual container port throughput in Africa totals close to 39 m TEU, and over half of it is handled in Northern Africa. Below, we will explore the largest seaports in Africa by container volume, giving insights into their rankings and characteristics. Key seaports in Africa – a map Africa’s seaports are crucial gateways for importing and exporting goods to and from the continent. Most of the …
Brazil is the largest country in South America and Latin America. Moreover, it has an extensive Atlantic coastline of over 7,000 km. It comes as no surprise that Brazil’s seaports contribute more than 90% of the country’s trade volume. What are the largest seaports in Brazil? Largest seaports in Brazil – a map Here’s a …
Algeria borders the Mediterranean and is an important gateway for maritime trade in North Africa. Therefore, Algerian ports play a crucial role in facilitating both the export of natural resources and the import of consumer goods. Below is an overview of the five most significant container ports in Algeria. Major seaports in Algeria – top …
Italy is home to key seaports in Europe. In 2023, Italian ports collectively handled approximately 473 million tonnes, and the annual number of port calls is over 240 thousand. Below is an overview of the five largest container ports in Italy, ranked from smallest to largest based on total tonnage handled in 2023. Major seaports …