Port of Shanghai

The world's busiest port is contested by several ports around the world, as there is as yet no standardised means of evaluating port performance and traffic. 

For the past decade, the distinction has been claimed by both the Port of Rotterdam and the Port of Singapore. The former based its measurement on cargo tonnage handled (total weight of goods loaded and discharged), while the latter ranked in terms of shipping tonnage handled (total volume of ships handled). 

Since 2005, the Port of Shanghai has exceeded both ports to take the title in terms of total cargo tonnage.

The Port of Shanghai, comprises a deep-sea port and a river port.