Tianjjn port is the largest port in Northern China and the main gateway to Beijing . In 2015 , it had a TEU volume of 14.11mn ; an increased volume of almost 2mn TEUs in two years . Formerly known as the Port of Tanggu , the port was originally opened in 1860 , before being reopened as Tianjin in 1952 . The port is currently operated by Tianjin Port Group .

Jebel Ali is situated in Dubai and , as of 2016 , has a volume of 15.60m TEU . The port is operated by DP World UAE Region and is the largest port in the Middle East . The Operator holds over 78 marine terminals around the world , but Jebel Ali is its flagship . Jebel Ali connects with more than 140 ports globally .