DNV report: Singapore tops maritime hub ranking as Asia takes three of top five
Asian cities take three of the top five in the 2026 Leading Maritime Cities report, with Shanghai second and Tokyo fifth, while European cities, London and Rotterdam, rank third and fourth respectively.
Singapore holds onto its position as the world’s leading maritime city in the 2026 Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) report from DNV and Menon Economics, according to the classification society on Thursday (12 November).
Asian cities take three of the top five, with Shanghai second and Tokyo fifth, while European cities, London and Rotterdam, rank third and fourth respectively.
Having held the top position since the first edition of the report in 2015, Singapore combines large managed and owner-controlled fleets with a globally important port, strong liner connectivity, alternative-fuel bunkering capability and a wide range of maritime services.
Compiled by DNV and Menon Economics, the LMC report assesses which cities provide the strongest environment for maritime companies and professionals to connect, operate and grow. The report benchmarks each city across five pillars: Shipping, Maritime Finance and Law, Maritime Technology, Ports and Logistics, and Attractiveness and Competitiveness.
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