Singapore Secures as World’s Top Port for 12th Year Straight

Singapore has once again secured its status as the world’s top port, according to the latest ISCDI Report released on Friday, July 11. Achieving an impressive score of 99.5 out of 100, the Republic has now claimed the number one spot for the 12th consecutive year—an unbroken streak since the index’s inception.

Singapore’s continued success as the world’s top port is widely attributed to its strategic geographic location, which positions it as a vital hub for global trade routes. Coupled with a forward-looking international outlook and a thriving ecosystem of professional maritime services, the Republic has built a resilient and efficient port infrastructure that consistently sets global benchmarks. These strengths have enabled Singapore to maintain its leadership in maritime excellence year after year.

Rounding out the top five were London (81.02), Shanghai (81.01), Hong Kong (80.77) and Dubai (75.97).

The index is a collaboration between China news agency Xinhua and maritime market data firm Baltic Exchange.

It evaluates a total of 43 maritime locations. Port metrics take 20 per cent of the ranking, including cargo throughput, crane count, container berth length and port draught.

Business services account for half of the weighting, which assesses the presence of professional maritime support businesses, including shipbroking, ship management, ship financing, insurance and legal services, alongside hull underwriting premiums.

The evaluation also considers general business environment factors as 30 per cent of the score, covering customs tariffs, the level of electronic government services and overall logistics performance.