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Alphaliner: Total Volume at World’s Busiest Ports Rises in 2017

April 4, 2018

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Combined throughput at the world’s 110 busiest container ports increased by 6.1% in 2017, driven by a recovery witnessed in global economy and trade during the year.

According to a report from Alphaliner, the 110 busiest container ports in the world handled 600 million TEU in 2017, up from 565 million TEU reported in 2016.

Out of these, only twelve ports recorded lower volumes during the year, while the remaining 98 ports saw volume gains.

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