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What you get
Each edition includes:
Booking-to-gate transit times for major global trade lanes, including booking-to-departure intervals at the port of origin, compared quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year
Port-level performance data developed through our collaboration with Dun & Bradstreet
A rolling 24-month view of transit-time trends
Commentary on factors affecting shipping times, including port congestion, route changes, demand, and carrier on-time performance
How we measure it
The index measures elapsed time from the booking request through gate-out at the destination port. Shipment milestones span container sourcing, loading, origin port processing, ocean transit, and destination port processing, including customs clearance. This view helps shippers identify where delays accumulate throughout the journey.
FAQ
What trade lanes does the Ocean Shipping Index cover?
Each edition reports on the major global lanes: Asia–North America (both directions), Asia–Europe (both directions), North America–Europe (both directions), and the South America lanes connecting to Asia, North America, and Europe.
What does the Ocean Shipping Index measure?
The e2open Ocean Shipping Index measures the number of days from booking to gate-out at the destination port, using shipment milestone data. Shippers can use these results to compare transit times across lanes and support transportation planning.
How often is the index published?
The index is published quarterly. Each edition includes the current quarter's data plus the trailing 24-month trend for comparison.
What's the difference between this and other ocean freight indices?
Other freight indices only track port-to-port sailing time. The e2open Ocean Shipping Index tracks execution time, the actual number of days from booking to the container clearing the destination port gate, using real shipment milestone data rather than rate quotes. It's built for planning and benchmarking, not pricing.
Who uses this data?
Supply chain, logistics, and transportation teams use it to benchmark their own lane performance, identify which ports or routes carry greater risk, and set realistic delivery expectations with their customers.
How is the port-level data sourced?
Port rankings are based on our collaboration with Dun & Bradstreet, which measures export time from loading at origin to unloading at destination.
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