Scores are on a 1–7 scale (higher is better). Values rounded to one decimal.
| Rank | Country | Score_1_7 | Short_note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 6.5 | Integrated hub with world-class terminals and digital port community systems |
| 2 | Finland | 6.4 | Ice-class operations, efficient Baltic gateways, strong winter services |
| 3 | Netherlands | 6.4 | Rotterdam/Amsterdam ecosystem; scale, automation, hinterland links |
| 4 | Hong Kong SAR | 6.3 | Deep-water terminals, dense feedering to PRD; high operational intensity |
| 5 | Denmark | 5.8 | North Sea/Baltic gateway and short-sea strength; strong governance |
| 6 | Japan | 5.8 | High operational standards and advanced logistics integration |
| 7 | Panama | 5.7 | Canal-adjacent hub strategy linking Atlantic–Pacific routes |
| 8 | Belgium | 5.6 | Antwerp–Bruges cluster; petrochemicals/logistics scale effects |
| 9 | Estonia | 5.6 | Agile Baltic gateways; digitalization and fast customs processes |
| 10 | United States | 5.6 | Tier-1 gateways with modernization; intermodal upgrades in progress |