Container ports: the fastest, the busiest, and the best connected.

Known as the 'humble heroes' of globalization, containers are handled in hundreds of millions at container ports worldwide annually. Efficient and well-connected container ports enabled by frequent and regular shipping services are key to minimizing trade costs, including transport costs, linking supply chains and supporting international trade.

Thus, port performance is a critical factor that can shape countries' trade competitiveness. Every hour of port time saved by ships translates into savings in port infrastructure expenditure for ports...

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