Who publishes it
The LPI is published by the World Bank.
What it measures
The LPI ranks countries on six components: customs, infrastructure, ease of arranging international shipments, logistics quality & competence, tracking & tracing, and timeliness — based on surveys of global logistics professionals.
India’s improvement
India has improved its LPI ranking through investments in ports, roads and digital systems. It links directly to India’s push to cut its high logistics cost (% of GDP) via PM Gati Shakti, the National Logistics Policy, dedicated freight corridors and Sagarmala.
UPSC angle
Know LPI = World Bank; 6 components (customs, infrastructure, shipments, logistics competence, tracking, timeliness). India improving; links to logistics cost, Gati Shakti & National Logistics Policy.
Frequently asked questions
Who publishes the Logistics Performance Index?
The World Bank.
What does the LPI measure?
The efficiency of trade logistics across customs, infrastructure, shipments, competence, tracking and timeliness.
How has India improved its LPI?
Through investment in ports, roads and digital systems, and reforms under Gati Shakti and the National Logistics Policy.
Why does the LPI matter?
Efficient logistics lowers trade costs and boosts a country’s competitiveness.