A port can be defined as a harbor or an area that is able to provide shelter to numerous boats and vessels. Ports are classified on the basis of several reasons. Learn more about some of the main types of ports found around the world.
The Yangshan Deep Water Port – The Biggest Deep Water Port in the World
March 22, 2013 By
Considered as the world’s biggest deep water port, Yangshan is one of the three major constituents of the Shanghai Port and is connected to the mainland through the world’s largest sea bridge – Donghai Bridge.
The Futuristic London Gateway Port Terminal
October 9, 2012 By
The London Gateway Port Terminal or the London Gateway is the latest shipping constructional addition outskirts the city of London, on the Thames River at its North in the South-east county of Essex
Important Ports of India: Mundra Port, Gujarat
October 6, 2012 By
Privately owned by the Adani business empire, the Mundra Port of Gujarat has changed the face of the shipping ports across the sub-continental nation. Know more about the shipping port inside the article.
Kandla Port, Gujarat – An Important Commercial Port Of India
July 25, 2012 By
The Kandla port of Gujarat, India forms a vital marine network for vessels entering India through its Western waters – the Arabian Sea. Situated in the Gulf of Kutch, in the province of Gujarat Kutch, the port of Kandla has been in existence since the mid-1900s. Know more inside the article.
The Port Of Singapore : One Of The Busiest Ports In The World
May 23, 2012 By
The Singapore port is unanimously regarded to be the busiest port in the world. While generalising, it is referred to as the Singaporean port, it is in fact a collection of all porting and harbouring amenities offered by the nation to all international and national vessels in transit.
The Port of Rotterdam – The Biggest Port of Europe
November 29, 2011 By
The port of Rotterdam – The world’s third biggest and Europe’s biggest port is located in the Netherlands and is third behind Asian giants, Shanghai and Singapore ports being first and second respectively.
Port of the Day: Port of Antwerp
November 18, 2011 By
Situated to the South-Eastern part of the North Sea on the Scheldt River, the Antwerp Port forms a major marine infrastructural depot in Europe. The port is placed second in the whole of Europe and ranks fourth internationally in terms of the cargo bulk passing through it.
7 Oldest Sea Ports of India
November 17, 2011 By
India has been one of the most important trading hot-spots since the ancient times. The country has some of the oldest sea ports in the world, which made the peninsula extremely busy with ship traffic. Find out seven oldest sea ports of India which have contributed greatly to make the foundation of the shipping industry in the country.
Sea Port of the Day: The Port of Mumbai
November 16, 2011 By
The port of Mumbai is one of the most important commercial ports of India having some of the finest facilities for the ships and for cargo handling. It is also one of the oldest ports of the Country.
San Francisco’s Limousine Storage to be converted in to Cruise Terminal and Waterfront Park
November 9, 2011 By
Oakland based Sustainable design and consulting firm Hyphae Design Laboratory has unveiled the design of its new project that will transform the limousine storage at San Francisco’s Pier 27 into a cruise terminal and green waterfront park.
Port of Hamburg: The Largest Seaport in Germany
November 8, 2011 By
The Port of Hamburg is an internationally well-known and is the largest seaport of Germany. According to ranking statistics with respect to container capacity, the port is placed first in the whole of Germany, second in the whole of Europe and 11th amongst the other ports of the world.
