Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Singapore Tops Global Container Port Rankings
Singapore has been named the world's top container port in a new report.
Shanghai and Ningbo-Zhoushan are second and third.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh is investing over $550 million to build a new container terminal to reduce congestion and lower logistics costs.
The terminal will use electric equipment and solar power to support climate goals.
Additionally, global air cargo demand increased by 4.1% in October 2025, marking eight months of growth.
The global goods trade and industrial production also saw significant growth.
Jet fuel prices rose, and manufacturing sentiment improved slightly, though new export orders decreased due to tariff uncertainty.
Singapore ranked as the world's top container port, followed by Shanghai and Ningbo-Zhoushan.
Bangladesh is investing $550 million to develop the Laldia container terminal in Chattogram.
The new terminal will add 800,000 TEUs of annual capacity and use sustainable technologies.
Global air cargo demand rose by 4.1% in October 2025, with capacity increasing by 5.1%.
Global goods trade and industrial production saw significant growth, while jet fuel prices increased.
- Who
- Singapore, Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Rotterdam, Busan, Bangladesh, IATA
- What
- Singapore ranked top container port; Bangladesh invests in port development; global air cargo demand rises
- When
- October 2025
- Where
- Singapore, Bangladesh, global
- Why
- To handle rising trade flows, advance technology, and meet climate targets
- Singapore's Rank
- 1st
- Shanghai's Rank
- 2nd
- Ningbo-Zhoushan's Rank
- 3rd
- Rotterdam's Rank
- 4th
- Busan's Rank
- 5th
- Bangladesh's Terminal Capacity
- 800,000 TEUs annually
- Global Air Cargo Demand Growth
- 4.1% in October 2025
- Global Goods Trade Growth
- 5.3% year-on-year in September
- Global Industrial Production Growth
- 3.7% year-on-year in September
