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Chinese ports lead global efficiency rankings, World Bank study finds

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A World Bank and S&P Global study has found that Chinese ports are the most efficient globally. Seven Chinese ports, including Hong Kong, were ranked in the top 10 for their speed in processing ships. The study, which analyzed over 400 ports, measured efficiency by the average time vessels spent at each trade hub, with Fuzhou topping the list. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Carol Yang ·

    China’s ports are by far the most efficient in the world: World Bank study

    China’s ports continued to dominate global efficiency rankings in 2025, with seven Chinese trade hubs placing in the top 10, according to a study by the World Bank and S&amp;P Global released on Wednesday. The latest edition of the annual report comes at a time when ports are pla…

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