Ports of the World. Comprehensive database of all ports in the world.

The importance of seaports and river ports in the global supply chain cannot be overemphasised. Seaports play a key role in the global economy as they are the main nodes in the international trade and logistics network. Various sources estimate that around 80-90 per cent of world trade is carried by water, making port operations one of the most significant elements in the global economic system. Sea and river ports provide efficient and cost-effective transportation of large volumes of cargo, including oil and petroleum products, which are critical resources for most countries in the world.

Economic importance of ports

Sea and river ports not only contribute to the trade turnover of countries, but also have a significant impact on their economic development. Ports create thousands of jobs, both directly and indirectly through port-related industries such as shipbuilding, logistics, services and others. Moreover, they are a source of significant tax revenues and contribute to the development of regional infrastructure.

Strategic importance of ports

Sea and river ports are often of strategic importance, as control over major ports can significantly increase a country’s political and economic influence in the region and in the world. In addition, in times of global economic crises or political conflict, ports become key points for the distribution of humanitarian aid and other critical cargo.

The challenge of collecting data on the world’s ports

Creating a comprehensive and up-to-date database of all the world’s sea and river ports is a huge task, but the results will be invaluable to a wide range of professionals. This database will become an indispensable tool for analysts, logisticians, economists and many other specialists involved in planning and managing international freight traffic. It will help to optimise transport flows, increase the efficiency of trade operations and improve strategic planning in various industries.

We have counted 20,771 ports in the world and have endeavoured to compile as complete a database as possible of all existing sea and river ports in the world, for each individual country and region:

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