Europe is one of the regions that owns a large number of container ports with a large scale and area. This is one of the important gateways, affects trade activities, Transporting goods between countries, continents. The seaports here are contributing a significant part to promoting economic development.

Follow along with Cuong Quoc Logistics Top largest European ports in 2025 through our following research.

1. Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands (Port of Rotterdam)

Currently, Rotterdam port, The Netherlands is ranked first in the ranking of the largest European ports and ranked 11th in the world. Cargo handling output reached 14,349,446 TEU in 2020 (decrease 3,2% compared to 2019).

The Port of Rotterdam is one of the largest transshipment hubs in Europe with approximately 42 long-distance freight trains per week.. Besides, They also have more than 100 direct sea routes to more than 200 ports around the world.

The Port of Rotterdam has warehouses with an area of ​​more than 485,622 square meters used in business processes., check, Adjust and maintain containers.

2. Port of Antwerp, Belgium (Port of Antwerp)

Antwerp is the second largest port in Europe.

This second busiest European port forms a gateway to the continent. 60% of Europe's purchasing power is within a 500 km radius of Antwerp.

The Port of Antwerp includes five deep-water container terminals. Currently, The port has the highest productivity in Europe with an average of up to 40 moves/crane/hour.

The Port of Antwerp is capable of loading, unloading and storing all types of products. Antwerp is also the leading container loading port in Europe. Simultaneously, This is also the place of operation of more than 200 people MissForwarding company specializes in handling packaged goods, includes steel, forest products, fruit ….

Antwerp is equipped with 1,474 tanks to store 3,600.000 cubic meters of liquid cargo. Container goods are delivered and received at specialized container ports. Besides, Bulk cargo handled at the port includes coal, iron ore, non-ferrous metal, cement,… The port has also expanded its car and truck loading docks.

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3. Port of Hamburg, Virtue (Port of Hamburg)

Port of Hamburg – Germany is the 3rd busiest container port in Europe and ranked 18th in the world. 2020, Hamburg port recorded a handling volume of 8,527.000 not (down 7.9% compared to 2019).

Hamburg Port consists of 4 container terminals operated by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) belong to Virtue. On the other hand, Containerized cargo accounted for 70% of total cargo throughput at the port last year.

Although located on the Elbe River, Hamburg is still considered a seaport because it has a depth of up to 15m (due to frequent dredging). Per week, The Port of Hamburg provides important transport links to mainland Europe with more than 2.000 trip.

4. Port of Piraeus, Greece (Port of Piraeus)

Ranked 4th in the ranking of European ports, it is impossible not to mention the name Piraeus. This seaport is located on the Saronic Gulf, on the west coast of the Aegean beach. Piraeus is the largest container port in the Mediterranean region, plays an important role in international trade of goods.

COSCO – China's giant shipping company – is the owner of Greek Port since 2010. The company's participation has increased Piraeus port's container throughput by 296% compared to 2007 figures with the latest figures..

Port of Piraeus reached Miss4th largest capacity in Europe and ranked 26th worldwide, loading and unloading 5,437,000 TEUs in 2020. The port has a total capacity of about 7,2 million TEUs.

5. Port of Valencia, Spain (Port of Valencia)

The Valencia Port Authority manages the three state-owned ports of Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia. The port of Valencia is 80 km long, located on the east coast of Spain. This is one of the major ports in Europe, ranked 5th in the ranking of European ports. Presently, Valencia operated 5,428,307 TEUs in 2020 (decrease 0,5% compared to 2019).

The port has multimodal transport infrastructure providing a gateway to Southern Europe and major Spanish cities by rail and motorway. Besides, The port also distributes goods over a radius of 2.000 km in both European and North African countries, and represents a market of 270 million consumers.

The port of Valencia narrowed the gap with the port of Piraeus due to a smaller decline in container throughput last year.

6. Port of Algeciras, Spain (Port of Algeciras)

Algeciras Port is Spain's 2nd largest port and ranked 6th among the largest European ports in 2022.. Algeciras Port has an output of 5,107,873 TEU in 2020 (decrease 0,4% compared to 2019).

The port of Algeciras is located closest to the African continent, includes a number of maritime infrastructure facilities scattered throughout the Gulf of Gibraltar.

With operating services from around the world, The port of Algeciras is one of the fastest growing ports in Europe. APM and Total Terminal International terminals (TTI) of the port can receive ships there Misscapacity over 18.000 not.

7. Port of Bremen, Virtue

Ranked 7th in the ranking of the largest European ports is the German port of Bremen. Ports of Bremen, includes the commercial ports in Bremen and in Bremerhaven, 4,771 mined.000 TEUs in 2020.

Bremen owns a total of 14 ports for large container ships and a railway line on which half of the containers are transported inland.. This is one of the main factors that makes these two ports a suitable location for transit ships.

8. Port of Felixstowe, United Kingdom (Port of Felixstowe)

Ranked 7th in the ranking of the largest European ports is the Port of Felixstowe, United Kingdom. Felixstowe Port is the leading large port in the UK with a total number of handling in 2019 of up to 3,778..000 million TEUs.

Operated by Hutchison Port, Felixstowe plays a vital role in keeping British trade growing. When the railway lines, Roads connect the port with distribution centers in the Midlands, Felixstowe allows goods to have direct access to ports in Europe.

Felixstowe is famous for its decarbonization work, with the port equipped with 22 gantry cranes, Uses up to 40% less fuel than standard machines.

9. Port of Gioia Tauro, IDEA (Port of Gioia Tauro)

Missng ty Terminal Investment Limited (To) is the complete owner of Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT) at Gioia Tauro. The port also recorded the largest growth of all European ports during the pandemic year of 2020.

The port is ranked 9th with a total throughput of 3,193,360 TEUs. (increased 26,6% compared to 2019).

Thanks to its large area with more than 853 square meters of water surface, The port is capable of receiving transoceanic ships transiting the Mediterranean.

10. Port of Barcelona, Spain (Port of Barcelona)

The Port of Barcelona ranks 10th in the top largest European ports in 2022. According to 2020 data, Barcelona port is the third largest port in Spain, with output reaching 2,958.040 NO, decreased 11% compared to 2019.

The port includes 2 container berths with 3 longer mooring lines.000m and provides about 100 transportation services to 200 ports of 5 continents.

Conclude

Above is the ranking of the largest European ports in 2022 that Cuong Quoc Logistics compiled. Hopefully our information will help you during the international freight transportation process.

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