Singapore Retains Crown as World’s Leading Maritime Hub

Singapore has retained its position as the world’s leading maritime hub, while Shanghai has climbed to second place and Asia now accounts for three of the world’s five highest-ranked maritime cities, according to a new report from DNV and Menon Economics.

The Leading Maritime Cities 2026 report, released Thursday, ranks Singapore first overall, followed by Shanghai, London, Rotterdam and Tokyo.

Singapore has held the top position since the report was first published in 2015, maintaining its lead through a combination of shipping activity, port infrastructure, maritime services and investment in technology.

The biggest shift in this year’s rankings came from Shanghai, which climbed from fourth to second place, overtaking both Rotterdam and London. Tokyo also returned to the top five, replacing Oslo, which ranked fifth in 2024.

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