Middle East ports have dominated the global rankings for container port efficiency in the recently published Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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Top 10 ports
The CPPI serves as a benchmarking index created to provide a comparative measure of global port performance throughout 2022, based on vessel turnaround time for cargo exchange.
This year, China’s Yangshan Port topped the list as the world’s most efficient container port.
Meanwhile, Oman’s Port of Salalah secured second place, followed by AD Ports Group’s flagship deep-water port, Khalifa Port in third place, and Morocco’s Tanger-Mediterranean port trailing closely behind in fourth place.
Colombia’s Port of Cartagena ranked in fifth place, outperforming Malaysia’s Tanjung Pelepas and China’s Port of Ningbo, which ranked sixth and seventh, respectively.
Hamad Port, Qatar’s primary gateway for global trade, ranked eighth, overtaking the Port of Guangzhou in ninth place, with Egypt’s Port Said in 10th place, rounding up the top 10 list.
Commitment to excellence
Saif Al Mazrouei, the CEO of AD Ports Group’s Ports Cluster, attributed the improved ranking of Khalifa Port to the dedicated efforts of its operations teams and the port’s advanced infrastructure.
“The further improvement in the CPPI efficiency ranking of Khalifa Port is a direct result of the persistent efforts of our teams involved in the day-to-day operations. Their dedication to operational excellence and safety along with the state-of-the-art infrastructure of Khalifa Port has earned us this increased ranking,” he said, stressing the company’s persistent commitment to delivering the highest standards of service to its partners and customers.
“We strive to constantly remain at the forefront of technology deployment and innovation, allowing us to offer solutions to our customers which contribute to their overall experience with us and to the improved performance of their businesses,” Al Mazrouei added.
The CPPI aims to identify areas for improvement that can benefit all stakeholders, including shipping lines, national governments, and consumers.
Moreover, it serves as a point of reference for key stakeholders in the global economy, including port authorities, operators, supranational organisations, development agencies, and other public and private stakeholders in trade, logistics, and supply chain services.
