- Global schedule reliability rose to 64.1% in November, one of the strongest November readings on record
- Average delays for late arrivals fell to 4.88 days, the second-lowest for the month
- Performance gaps between carriers and alliances remain wide despite overall improvement
Global liner schedule reliability improved by 2.8 percentage points month-on-month in November 2025, reaching 64.1%, bringing performance back in line with levels seen between May and September. On a year-on-year basis, reliability was 9.5 percentage points higher, reflecting a steady recovery across major trade lanes.
Delays continue to ease
The average delay for late vessel arrivals declined slightly to 4.88 days, down 0.16 days from October. This marks the second-lowest November delay level on record, and is 0.54 days better than November last year, indicating more stable network operations despite ongoing disruptions.
Carrier performance remains uneven
Among the largest carriers, the most reliable operators recorded schedule reliability close to 80%, while others remained clustered in the 50–60% range. This spread highlights persistent differences in operational discipline and network resilience across fleets.
Alliance results show clear divergence
New alliance structures delivered mixed outcomes. The strongest grouping posted reliability close to 90%, while others lagged significantly at around 55–60%. While overall reliability has improved, alliance-level performance remains a key differentiator as networks continue to adjust.
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Source – Sea Intelligence
