Sea-Intelligence has unveiled its latest Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, which provides in-depth coverage of 34 trade lanes and over 60 carriers. The report, featuring schedule reliability data through February 2025, highlights a promising improvement in global liner performance.
In February 2025, global schedule reliability surged by 3.6 percentage points compared to January, reaching 54.9%. This marks the highest level recorded since May 2024. On a year-over-year basis, schedule reliability saw a notable increase of 1.8 percentage points, reflecting positive trends in the shipping industry.
Leading Carriers and Their Performance
Among the top 13 carriers, Maersk emerged as the most reliable, boasting a schedule reliability of 60.2%. Following closely behind were MSC at 57.4% and Hapag-Lloyd at 57.3%. These carriers have demonstrated consistent performance in meeting schedules, securing their place as industry leaders in reliability.
New Carrier Alliances on the Horizon
February 2025 also marked the debut of two new carrier alliances: Gemini Cooperation and Premier Alliance. Meanwhile, the 2M and The Alliance are scheduled to be phased out in the coming months, signaling significant changes in the global shipping landscape. On the other hand, the Ocean Alliance will continue its operations unchanged.
Alan Muprhy, CEO of Sea-Intelligence, commented, “While MSC is not an alliance, the fact that they are operating independently on East/West trades, along with the vastness of their network, means they cannot be overlooked in an alliance context.”
