Core Insights - The report by Alphaliner indicates that despite trade uncertainties and geopolitical challenges, the total throughput of the world's top 30 container ports increased by 4.6% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [1]. Group 1: Global Port Rankings - The top 30 ports collectively handled a throughput of 1.7 billion TEU in the first half of 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 6.9%, marking a historical high for Chinese ports [3]. - Shanghai Port maintained its position as the world's busiest port with a throughput of 27.06 million TEU, showing a growth of 6.1% [2][4]. - Singapore ranked second with a throughput of 21.72 million TEU, reflecting a growth of 7.2% [2][5]. - Ningbo-Zhoushan Port ranked third with a throughput of 21.05 million TEU, achieving a year-on-year increase of 9.9% [2][4]. Group 2: Performance of Chinese Ports - Chinese ports accounted for 11 of the top 30 ports, with significant growth in throughput despite high tariffs imposed by the U.S. [3]. - Shenzhen Port emerged as the fastest-growing major port in China, with a throughput of 17.23 million TEU and a growth rate of 10.8% [2][4]. - Hong Kong and Kaohsiung were the only two ports in the top 30 to experience a decline in throughput, with Hong Kong's volume dropping by 3.4% [4]. Group 3: Southeast Asia and India - Tanjung Pelepas Port in Malaysia recorded the highest growth rate among major ports, with a 15.4% increase in throughput [5]. - The throughput of Nhava Sheva Port in India reached 3.87 million TEU, growing by 15.2% [5]. - The completion of the second phase of the Mumbai Container Terminal is expected to significantly boost capacity, with projections to exceed 10 million TEU by 2027 [5]. Group 4: European and U.S. Port Trends - Hamburg Port in Europe saw a rebound with a 9.3% increase in throughput, driven by trade with the Far East and the Baltic Sea markets [6]. - The Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex in the U.S. recorded a throughput of 9.7 million TEU, marking a 7.5% increase and the highest volume since 2022 [6]. - The New York/New Jersey port experienced a more modest growth of 4.9%, with a throughput of 4.42 million TEU [6].