World Bank, S&P Release 6th Port Efficiency Index as Red Sea, Panama Strains Persist
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Updated · World Bank · Jun 10
World Bank, S&P Release 6th Port Efficiency Index as Red Sea, Panama Strains Persist
3 articles · Updated · World Bank · Jun 10
Summary
The sixth Container Port Performance Index offers a new global comparison of port efficiency using the most recent full-year vessel-time data and an updated methodology applied from 2024 onward.
The index measures total time container ships spend in port—including waiting and berth time—to benchmark operational performance across ports of different sizes and conditions.
World Bank and S&P said recent scores were shaped by wider supply-chain disruptions, notably the Red Sea crisis and reduced Panama Canal transit, which renewed congestion and inefficiencies worldwide.
The report says regional performance diverged: some ports recovered from earlier shocks, while others still faced structural constraints such as weak infrastructure and limited connectivity.
The annual benchmark is intended as a diagnostic tool for governments, port authorities and companies to target investment, track reforms and improve trade costs, reliability and emissions.
Is 'time in port' the right metric for ports when supply chain resilience, not just speed, is now paramount?
As trade shifts from China, how are North American ports adapting to avoid becoming the next global bottleneck?
Which 'Smart Port' technologies are proving most effective at solving today's crippling supply chain congestion?
Global Port Efficiency Under Pressure: Key Insights from the 2025 Container Port Performance Index Amid Red Sea and Panama Canal Crises
Overview
The 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) was officially published to provide a comparable measure of global container port performance. As global ports play an increasingly critical role in the world economy, they are facing significant disruptions to supply chains, such as the Red Sea crisis and the ongoing impact of the US-Israel war on Iran. The CPPI serves as a vital reference for stakeholders by offering crucial insights into port performance. By tracking performance across multiple years, the CPPI helps identify consistent patterns in port efficiency, resilience, and regional variations, supporting better decision-making in a challenging environment.