Bahrain’s Khalifa Bin Salman Port Ranks 19th Globally
- Improved efficiency reduces waiting time and logistics costs
- Boosts trade flow, reliability, and supply chain speed
- Strengthens Bahrain’s trade competitiveness and investment appeal
- Performance driven by APM Terminals and government–port coordination
Khalifa Bin Salman Port has been ranked 19th globally in the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), placing it among the world’s top-performing ports. The port has also been recognised as one of the top five global improvers for efficiency over the reporting period.
Published annually by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, the CPPI is an independent benchmark that measures how efficiently ports handle container traffic. It assesses the total time vessels spend in port – from arrival to departure – adjusted for vessel size and call complexity. Faster and more predictable vessel handling directly contributes to a higher ranking.
This latest result reflects sustained, multi-year improvement in operational performance, with steady gains recorded across the past five years. The upward trajectory highlights the port’s growing role as a reliable and efficient gateway for global trade.
Efficient port operations create tangible value across the supply chain. Shipping lines benefit from improved schedule reliability and reduced waiting times, while importers and exporters gain from faster cargo movement and lower logistics costs. At a national level, efficient port performance supports trade competitiveness, attracts investment and contributes to job creation.
Strong performance in the CPPI reflects coordinated efforts across the entire port community, supported by the leadership and strategic direction of the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and its Ports and Maritime Affairs. As terminal operator, APM Terminals works alongside partners in marine services, customs and logistics to maintain safe, predictable and efficient cargo flows that connect Bahrain to global markets.
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