EUROPEAN container ports are recovering strongly, with Polish ports showing rapid growth, led by the Baltic Hub in Gdansk, reports Rotterdam's WorldCargo News.
In the first nine months of 2024, the port of Rotterdam retained its position as Europe's largest container port, handling nearly 14 million TEU and reflecting growth of over two per cent compared to the same period in 2023.
Antwerp secured second place with a seven per cent increase in throughput, narrowing the gap with Rotterdam to less than 0.5 million TEU. Meanwhile, Hamburg reported stable volumes, widening its gap with Rotterdam to more than 6 million TEU.
This data originates from the quarterly ranking of the top 15 container ports in the EU, compiled by port expert Theo Notteboom, who analyses transshipment figures.
According to Mr Notteboom, European container ports are generally experiencing a ※strong recovery" after the decline in 2023, with six of the top 15 ports recording double-digit growth.
Ports in the western Mediterranean and along the Atlantic coast - such as Sines (Portugal), Barcelona, and Valencia (Spain) - have particularly benefited from shifts in shipping routes caused by the Red Sea crisis.
Among southern ports, Gioia Tauro (Italy) posted growth of just over 10 per cent, while Malta Freeport in Marsaxlokk reported a more modest increase of slightly over two per cent.
In northern Europe, Bremerhaven (Germany) performed well, and Haropa (France) climbed to tenth place, aligning with earlier projections by Mr Notteboom in September.
However, the Eastern Mediterranean remains in a ※maritime impasse," attributed to a sharp decline in traffic through the Suez Canal.
The other ports category, which includes Wilhelmshaven (Germany), Dunkirk (France), and Amsterdam (Netherlands), has also seen notable developments.
Wilhelmshaven recorded a remarkable 40.2 per cent increase in throughput during the first nine months of 2024, driving much of the growth in this category.
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