PORTS touch every corner of the world, bringing in goods and travelers from all corners of the globe. In this article, we'll take a look at 11 of the world's most important ports.

1. Shanghai

Shanghai is the world's most populous city and the most important port in China. The city is home to the world's busiest container port and ranks first in the world for cargo tonnage handled.

2. Rotterdam

Rotterdam is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and the world's largest port in terms of container volume.