SupplyChain Magazine October 2016 | Page 25

THE 6 BUSIEST CONTAINER PORTS IN THE WORLD

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PORT OF HONG KONG

HONG KONG 20,073,000 TEUS HANDLED IN 2015

Located by the South China Sea , the Port of Hong Kong is a deepwater port which predominantly handles manufactured goods . The terminal is also a busy passenger hub while also processing raw materials , and was the busiest container port in the world in 2004 . The natural shelter and deep waters of Victoria Harbour provide ideal conditions for berthing and the handling of all types of vessels .
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