The overview of the main objectives and description of the indicators can be found below.
In addition Annex IX shows the complete detailed aspects of the indicators e.g. objectives of the indicators, measurement possibilities, data quality and availability and reference studies or sources.
Efficiency:
Logistics process efficiency:
The indicator shows the logistics intensity as the percentage ratio of logistics costs (inputs) as share of total production cost. The indicator intends to show how efficient the “production” of logistics services in terms of costs is in comparison to the overall production costs. The measurement of logistics intensity can be used for inter-country comparison as well as for comparisons over time.
Capacity utilisation:
This indicator shows how much capacity is used and intends to quantify the extent to which the available resources are used. On national level it refers mainly to transport vehicle utilisation, cargo handling efficiency and Infrastructure utilisation. From the viewpoint of service provider, capacity utilisation refers mainly to operational performance dimensions, such as warehouses and other cargo handling facilities, and vehicles.
Clearance processes
This indicator intends to benchmark the efficiency of the clearance processes by border control agencies, including customs. This important trade facilitation dimension relates mainly to national level. The efficiency of international logistics