The New Logistics Performance Indicators 2.0 (LPI 2.0): Methodology and User Guide

Overview & Synopsis

This report presents the methodology for the Logistics Performance Indicators 2.0 (LPI 2.0), a data‑driven framework developed by the World Bank to measure countries’ trade logistics performance, as well as a user guide. The LPI 2.0 replace the original perception‑based Logistics Performance Index used through 2023 with objective indicators derived from large‑scale shipment‑ and vessel‑level tracking data. The framework measures logistics performance along two core dimensions—connectivity and time—across maritime, aviation, and postal logistics. Six core indicators are complemented by supplementary indicators that provide greater granularity on maritime operations, postal flows, and transit logistics, with specific attention to the challenges faced by landlocked developing countries. The indicators are constructed from harmonized global datasets obtained from multiple data partners, using standardized definitions and transparent statistical methods to ensure cross‑country comparability. The LPI 2.0 are intended as a high‑level diagnostic and benchmarking tool to support policy dialogue, comparisons, and analysis of structural logistics performance. While not a substitute for detailed country studies, the LPI 2.0 provide an evidence-based entry point for policy dialogue and reform prioritization in trade facilitation, transport, and logistics.