Benchmark global container port and terminal performance with empirical data for competitive insights, fewer delays, cost savings and lower emissions

For organizations that want to measure and improve performance at container ports, the Port Performance Program from S&P Global Market Intelligence enables granular benchmarking with objective, empirical data. This supports programs to optimize operations for fewer delays, cost savings and reduced emissions, as well as data-based insights for superior marketing and elevated analysis around port and terminal asset use and investment.

This unique dataset combines monthly port call data from operators of 80% of global container fleet capacity with world class S&P Global Market Intelligence maritime datasets for richer insights and more meaningful analysis.

  • Objectively measure and compare container port and terminal performance with empirical data
  • Compare performance at specific facilities with competitor; comparator and best-in-class ports, for operational KPIs and elevated analysis around port and terminal asset use and investment
  • Leverage data for maritime industry decarbonization programs such as Port Call Optimization and better Sustainability scoring for port and terminal operations
  • Present data-based evidence of performance in marketing to drive sales and support contract negotiation
  • Spot opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize asset use, improve schedule reliability, and save costs
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Container Port Performance Index 2020-2024

See our ranking of ports around the globe, established in collaboration with the World Bank Group

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The Container Port Performance Index 2024

This year’s edition brings cutting-edge innovations and groundbreaking multi-year trend analysis that reveals how port performance has evolved over time.

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