Global marine centers show signs of recovery, as the Global Container Ports Productivity Index in Dreiri increased by 1.4 % of April and 5.4 % year on annual. The full report can be reached here. According to Indexbox data, the 12 -month global ports growth rate is fixed at 6.5 % for the third month in a row.
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In Greater China, the container port index decreased slightly by 0.4 % month to 124.9 points, although it showed an increase of 4.5 % compared to the previous year. Shanghai led growth with a noticeable increase of 10.2 % in sizes. Meanwhile, North America’s container product production index has faced challenges, decreased by 8 % on a monthly basis to 109.3 points, affected by the definitions that were presented in April. Nevertheless, the indicator continues to achieve 2.7 % on an annual basis, supported by a 10 -month strong growth rate.
European ports offered flexibility, with an increase in the container port production index by 3.7 % from April to May and 5.3 % year on an annual basis, at 113.7 points. Port said that the East in the eastern Mediterranean said a record by 20 % on the month of the month and more than 50 % year on year in May 2025.
On the contrary, the main North American ports such as Long Beach and Los Angeles have witnessed significant decreases, with productivity decreased by 26.3 % and 15 % per month respectively. However, Lazaro Cardinas in Vancouver and Mexico have witnessed positive growth on an annual basis, with an increase of 13.9 % and 12.6 %, respectively.
Source: Indexbox Market Intelligence
