sea port & dry port |
What is port?
The word "port" has several meanings,
depending on the context.
· In shipping, a port is a place
where ships can dock and load or unload cargo. Ports are typically located on
the coast or on a river.
What is sea port?
A seaport is a port located on the shore of a
sea or ocean. It is further categorized as a "cruise port" or a
"cargo port". Additionally, "cruise ports" are also known
as a "home port" or a "port of call". The "cargo
port" is also further categorized into a "bulk" or "break
bulk port" or as a "container port".
A port is a maritime facility comprising one
or more wharves or loading areas, where ships load and discharge cargo and
passengers. Although usually situated on a sea coast or estuary, ports can also
be found far inland, such as Hamburg, Manchester and Duluth; these access the
sea via rivers or canals. Because of their roles as ports of entry for
immigrants as well as soldiers in wartime, many port cities have experienced
dramatic multi-ethnic and multicultural changes throughout their histories.
Seaports are important economic hubs, and they play a vital role in the
global supply chain. They handle a wide variety of cargo, including containers,
bulk cargo, and liquids. The ports also provide jobs for millions of people,
and they contribute billions of dollars to the local and national economies.
Here are some of the most important seaports in the world:
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Shanghai, China
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Singapore
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Ningbo-Zhoushan, China
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Shenzhen, China
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Guangzhou, China
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Busan, South Korea
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Hong Kong, China
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Tianjin, China
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Qingdao, China
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Port Klang, Malaysia
These ports handle a significant portion of the world's trade, and they
are essential for the global economy.
What is dry port?
A dry port is an inland intermodal terminal
directly connected by road or rail to a seaport, operating as a centre for the
transshipment of sea cargo to inland destinations.
In addition to their role in cargo
transshipment, dry ports may also include facilities for storage and
consolidation of goods, maintenance for road or rail cargo carriers and customs
clearance services. The location of these facilities at a dry port relieves
competition for storage and customs space at the seaport itself. A dry inland
port can speed up the flow of cargo between ships and major land transportation
networks, creating a more central distribution point. Inland ports can improve
the movement of imports and exports, moving the time-consuming sorting and
processing of containers inland, away from congested seaports.
Dry ports are becoming increasingly popular as a way to improve the
efficiency of the global supply chain. They offer a number of advantages over
traditional seaports, including:
·
Reduced congestion: Dry ports
are located inland, away from congested seaports. This can help to reduce
traffic congestion and improve air quality.
·
Increased efficiency: Dry ports
can process cargo more efficiently than traditional seaports. This is because
they have more space and can handle a wider variety of cargo.
·
Lower costs: Dry ports are
typically less expensive to operate than traditional seaports. This is because
they do not require the same level of infrastructure, such as docks and
wharves.
Dry ports are a key part of the future of the global supply chain. They
offer a number of advantages over traditional seaports, and they are becoming
increasingly popular.
The top 10 busiest sea port in the world
Here are the top 10 busiest seaports in the world
in 2022, based on the number of twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled:
Rank |
Port |
Country |
TEUs handled (2022) |
1 |
Shanghai |
China |
47,030,000 |
2 |
Singapore |
Singapore |
37,470,000 |
3 |
Ningbo-Zhoushan |
China |
31,070,000 |
4 |
Shenzhen |
China |
27,530,000 |
5 |
Guangzhou |
China |
25,866,000 |
6 |
Busan |
South Korea |
24,607,000 |
7 |
Hong Kong |
China |
23,192,000 |
8 |
Tianjin |
China |
22,792,000 |
9 |
Qingdao |
China |
22,060,000 |
10 |
Port Klang |
Malaysia |
19,450,000 |
As you can see, China dominates the list of the busiest seaports in the
world, with five ports in the top 10. This is due to China's large population
and growing economy, which has led to a significant increase in trade. Other
countries with multiple ports in the top 10 include Singapore, South Korea, and
China.
These ports are important economic hubs, and they play a vital role in
the global supply chain. They handle a wide variety of cargo, including
containers, bulk cargo, and liquids. The ports also provide jobs for millions
of people, and they contribute billions of dollars to the local and national
economies.
The top 10 busiest sea port in the india
Here are the top 10 busiest sea ports in India in
2022, based on the total cargo handled:
Rank |
Port |
State |
Total cargo handled (2022) |
1 |
Mundra Port |
Gujarat |
179.9 million tonnes |
2 |
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
(Nhava Sheva) |
Maharashtra |
177.1 million tonnes |
3 |
Deendayal Port (Kandla) |
Gujarat |
153.9 million tonnes |
4 |
Paradip Port |
Odisha |
126.8 million tonnes |
5 |
Visakhapatnam Port |
Andhra Pradesh |
125.3 million tonnes |
6 |
Chennai Port |
Tamil Nadu |
105.6 million tonnes |
7 |
Kolkata Port |
West Bengal |
63.5 million tonnes |
8 |
Haldia Port |
West Bengal |
55.7 million tonnes |
9 |
New Mangalore Port |
Karnataka |
49.6 million tonnes |
10 |
V.O. Chidambaranar Port
(Tuticorin) |
Tamil Nadu |
48.4 million tonnes |
As you can see, Gujarat and Maharashtra are the states with the most
busiest sea ports in India. This is due to their strategic location on the
coast of India, which makes them ideal for trade. Other states with multiple
ports in the top 10 include Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
These ports are important economic hubs, and they play a vital role in the Indian economy. They handle a wide variety of cargo, including containers, bulk cargo, and liquids. The ports also provide jobs for millions of people, and they contribute billions of dollars to the local and national economies.
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