Global Port Performance Ranking Released: 7 Chinese Ports in Top 10, East Asia Leads Consistently
Publish Time: 2025-09-26 Origin: Site
1. Global Port Efficiency Dips Amid Multiple Challenges (2020-2024)
According to the 5th edition of the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) jointly released by the World Bank and S&P Global, the overall efficiency of global container ports declined between 2020 and 2024. This downturn was driven by factors including the Red Sea crisis, restricted navigation through the Panama Canal, and lingering impacts of the pandemic.
2. Regional Performance: Sharp Divides Emerge
While global efficiency slipped, regional performances varied significantly:
East Asia: Saw the most notable improvement in port performance, leading the 2024 global rankings.
South Asia: Achieved rapid recovery, with among the largest efficiency gains globally.
North America & Europe: Demonstrated resilience, with scores remaining roughly on par with 2023 levels.
3. Developing Country Ports Shine in Efficiency Gains
The report emphasized that progress in port efficiency is not exclusive to high-income countries. Ports in developing nations have also climbed rankings significantly between 2020 and 2024, thanks to optimized operational models, adoption of digital technologies, and strengthened logistics chain collaboration.
4. World Bank’s Take: Planning & Collaboration Drive Progress
Nicolas Peltier-Thiberge, World Bank Global Director for Transport, stressed: “Even amid multiple shocks, ports in developing countries are finding ways to adapt, improve, and maximize value. This reminds us that with better planning, technology, and collaboration across the entire logistics chain, ports can make significant strides in efficiency.”
5. China Dominates Top 10: 7 Ports Secure Spots
Notably, Chinese ports claimed 7 out of the top 10 positions in the 2024 global port efficiency ranking:
Yangshan Port retained the top spot.
Fuzhou Port jumped to 2nd place.
Dalian Port ranked 4th, Mawan Port 6th, Guangzhou Port 8th, and Ningbo-Zhoushan Port 10th.
These ports’ success stems from three key advantages: expanded coverage of automated terminals, intelligent operations (e.g., AI scheduling systems and IoT devices) that reduce ship waiting times, and enhanced port synergy through data sharing between customs and logistics enterprises.
6. S&P Global: Port Efficiency Critical for Competitiveness
Turloch Mooney, Head of S&P Global Market Intelligence, added: “As we navigate an increasingly complex global shipping environment, understanding and improving port performance is crucial for economic growth and competitiveness.” He noted that as core nodes in supply chains, optimizing port efficiency requires end-to-end data sharing and process restructuring.
7. CPPI Methodology: Focus on “Total Ship Time in Port”
The latest CPPI covers 403 global ports, using data from over 175,000 ship calls and 247 million TEUs of container handling. Its core evaluation metric—“total ship time in port”—highlights how port operational efficiency, terminal scheduling capabilities, and port synergy directly impact the stability of global supply chains.