From a national perspective, the dimensions of service punctuality and delays are highlighted. The LPI study (World Bank, 2012) investigates these dimensions in terms of percentage of shipments that are delayed and identifies categories of delays (e.g., compulsory warehousing, inspection, transhipment). Important dimensions of logistics effectiveness at national level are timeliness and the predictability of clearance procedures, the lack of which contributes to delays and overall declining logistics performance. Finally, the visibility of consignments throughout their movement in the logistics system also contributes to the overall effectiveness of logistics service provision.