And their views matter, directly
affecting the choice of shipping routes and gateways and influencing
firms’ decisions on production location, choice of suppliers, and
selection of target markets. Their participation is central to the LPI’s
quality and credibility, and their involvement and feedback have
been essential in continually developing and refining the survey.
Nearly 1,000 logistics professionals based in 125 countries took
part in the 2013 survey for the 2014 LPI, and 5 additional countries
were covered in the international LPI scores and ranking.