The Busiest Ports in the World

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10. Rotterdam, Netherlands
> Volume 2020 (million TEU): 14.35
> Change from 2019: -0.47 million TEU, or -3.17%
> Change from 2016: 1.97 million TEU, or 15.91%
> Vessels in port, March 16: 1,250

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9. Hong Kong, S.A.R, China
> Volume 2020 (million TEU): 17.95
> Change from 2019: -0.35 million TEU, or -1.91%
> Change from 2016: -1.86 million TEU, or -9.39%
> Vessels in port, March 16: 948

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8. Tianjin, China
> Volume 2020 (million TEU): 18.35
> Change from 2019: 1.05 million TEU, or 6.07%
> Change from 2016: 3.86 million TEU, or 26.64%
> Vessels in port, March 16: 258

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7. Busan, South Korea
> Volume 2020 (million TEU): 21.59
> Change from 2019: -0.40 million TEU, or -1.82%
> Change from 2016: 1.74 million TEU, or 8.77%
> Vessels in port, March 16: 563

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6. Qingdao, China
> Volume 2020 (million TEU): 22.00
> Change from 2019: 0.99 million TEU, or 4.71%
> Change from 2016: 3.99 million TEU, or 22.15%
> Vessels in port, March 16: 217