China’s ports continued to dominate global efficiency rankings in 2025, with seven Chinese trade hubs placing in the top 10, reports the South China Morning Post citing a study by the World Bank and S&P Global.
Launched in 2020, the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) compares the efficiency of more than 400 ports around the world by measuring how long vessels spend in each trade hub on average, as a longer processing time indicates a higher chance of delays and supply bottlenecks.
China’s ports once again led the way in terms of efficiency last year, with Fuzhou in the southeastern Fujian province claiming top spot, followed by Dalian in northeastern China in second place and Oman’s Salalah port in third. Hong Kong placed ninth.