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02.09.2021

Top 10 largest sea cargo ports in Europe

1. Rotterdam

This is the largest seaport in Europe with an area of 105 km2. All types of goods are handled there. The Port of Rotterdam ranks first in Europe in terms of the number of goods handled. Every year, the container terminals here receive an average of 120,000 inland vessels and almost 30,000 sea vessels.

2. Antwerp

The Port of Antwerp is located in the centre of Europe, making it a highly strategic port among northern European ports.

3. Novorossiysk

It manages both the Primorsk and Baltiysk harbours. Container cargoes are handled in the Novorossiysk port.

4. Hamburg

The Port of Hamburg, or “Gateway to the World”. This port is a strategic point on the New Silk Road. In 2016, 136.5 million tonnes of cargo were handled there.

5. Marseille

The port of Marseille is one of the largest French ports and covers an area from the north to the north-west of France. The port has recently strongly developed its facilities, also in the area of modern technology.

6. Bremen

The port of Bremen is the largest in the country and is a strategic centre for tourism and trade. It handles an average of several thousand container ships per year.

7. Valencia

It is one of the largest Mediterranean ports. It is the centre of economic activity in an area of influence with a radius of 350 km.

8. Le Havre

This port, located in France, has an artificial quay, ‘Port 2000’, which was built for cargo handling. On the coast, 3 terminals are served: the Terminal de France, the Terminal Porte Oceane (TPO) and the TNMSC terminal.

9. Trieste

The port of Tresta largely serves the markets of Eastern and Central Europe. Within the port area there is a network of railway lines that connect to the national and international network.

10. Primorsk

Primorsk port is one of Russia’s largest oil transhipment terminals.

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