A big number of European ports constitute major gateways for international transportation. Apart from the giant container port trio Rotterdam – Antwerp – Hamburg, there are several European hubs which are also developing, achieving to be considered as key hubs for European and global supply chain.
The following list includes the busiest box ports in Europe, according to 2020 data:
- Port of Rotterdam, The Netherlands – More than 14.3 million TEU in 2020 (-3.2% compared with 2019)
The Port of Rotterdam is by far the largest and busiest port in Europe and the 11th busiest port in the world, handling 14,349,446 TEU in 2020.
With approximately 42 deep-sea calls per week and more than 100 direct deep-sea services in almost 200 ports around the world, the Dutch port is also the largest transhipment hub in Europe.
Port of Rotterdam is distinguished as Europe’s hub for empty containers, with its container deports covering an area of more than 485,622 m2 and specialising in sales, inspection, modification, cleaning and repair.
- Port of Antwerp, Belgium – More than 12 million TEU in 2020 (+1.4% compared with 2021)