The biggest ports in Europe
1. Rotterdam
This port covers an area of 105 sq.km and it reaches about 14.8 million TEU annually. The Rotterdam port’s internal network has over 90 terminals for handling their loading and unloading operations. These terminals connect through direct roads that allow container movement and truck transport.
2. Antwerp
The port of Antwerp spreads over a total area of 120 sq. km and it reaches around 11.8 million TEU annually. Daily operations take place with over 86 terminals for containers and various cargo handling.
3. Hamburg
The port is spread over 74 sq. km and an additional area of 90 sq. km for future expansion, reaching around 9.25 million TEU annually. Moreover, Hamburg’s amazing railway network for cargo handling is the biggest in Europe: a total of 50.7% of shipments and cargo handling occurs through the internal railways.
