Container ports are critical nodes in globally connected supply chains, handling merchandise and semi-finished products. The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) measures the time container ships spend in port, making it an important point of reference for stakeholders in the global economy and for the sustainable development of ports.
A timely turnaround of container ships is crucial to keep logistics costs low and supply chains efficient, ensuring that ports remain resilient catalysts for development. Time-efficient container ports enable ships to achieve fuel and emissions savings, making the index a key contributor to shipping decarbonization efforts.
The aim of the CPPI is to provide an objective measure of container port performance, identify global or local trends in maritime container trade efficiency, and highlight where vessel time in port could be improved. Since its first edition in 2021, the World Bank has partnered with S&P Global Market Intelligence to publish the CPPI annually.
The fifth edition of the CPPI, jointly developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, provides a comparative global assessment of container port performance. As usual, it covers new data from the previous calendar year, 2024, and also discusses trends over the five years from 2020 to 2024. By focusing on vessel time in port as the core metric of performance, the CPPI highlights significant changes in ports’ operational efficiency and aids in identifying emerging patterns in global maritime logistics. It employs the same methodology as in previous editions, combining two complementary approaches (referred to as “administrative” and “statistical”) to produce a robust and normalized score.