Port of Piraeus Piraeus, Greece’s largest port, is located 9 km southwest of Athens. As a Mediterranean hub, it handles over 2 million TEUs annually and ranks among Europe’s top five container ports. Operated by COSCO Shipping since 2016, the port features three container terminals, 11 passenger berths, and five dry docks. It serves as the starting point of the China-Europe Land-Sea Express Route, connecting Asia and Europe via rail-sea intermodal transport. The port supports 10,000+ local jobs and contributes 1% to Greece’s GDP. In 2025, its container throughput grew 4.9% YoY to 2 million TEUs, solidifying its role as a critical transshipment center for Eastern Mediterranean trade. Port of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest port, lies in the northern Aegean Sea. It handles 14 million tons of cargo ann...

Port of Hamburg Hamburg, Germany’s largest port, is located on the Elbe River near the North Sea. Handling over 97 million tons of cargo annually, it ranks among Europe’s top three container ports. The port features four advanced container terminals, including the automated Altenwerder terminal, and connects to 300+ global ports via 250 weekly liner services. As a key transshipment hub, it supports 260,000 jobs and generates €20 billion in annual revenue. Hamburg’s rail network links to 11 European countries, with 25% of containers transported by train. It also serves as a critical gateway for China-Europe trade, handling 3.3 million TEUs in Sino-German maritime exchanges in 2019. The port’s historic free-trade zone, established in 1888, remains one of the world’s largest. Port of Bremerhaven  Bremerhaven, Germany’...

Port of Lisbon Lisbon, Portugal’s largest port, is strategically located at the mouth of the Tagus River on the Atlantic coast. Handling over 50 million tons of cargo annually, it is a critical gateway for containers, oil, and bulk goods. The port features 40+ berths, deep-water access (max. depth 17m), and advanced facilities like automated cranes and a 1,103m-long suspension bridge—Europe’s longest. It serves as a hub for agricultural exports (wine, olive oil) and industrial imports, with direct rail links to Spain and proximity to Lisbon Airport. The port also hosts cultural events, including a maritime museum and annual sailing festivals, blending commerce with heritage. Port of Leixões Leixões, near Porto in northern Portugal, is a leading commercial and container port. It handles 2 million+ TEUs annually, specializing in conta...

Port of Barcelona Located on Spain’s northeastern Mediterranean coast, Barcelona is Spain’s largest container port and a key gateway to Europe, Africa, and Asia. Handling over 6 million TEUs annually, it features advanced terminals for containers, vehicles, and cruise ships. The port connects to Europe via rail and road networks, including the “Mediterranean Corridor.” It specializes in automotive logistics, with 720,000 vehicles transported in 2023, including 90,000 Chinese EVs. A hub for “Belt and Road” initiatives, it partners with Shenzhen Port and emphasizes sustainability through shore power systems and digital platforms. Its strategic location and multimodal links make it a critical node for global trade. Port of Valencia Valencia, Spain’s third-busiest container port, lies on the Mediterranean’s west...