# Lead Time Benchmarks

Leverage Unity SCM's proprietary anonymized data to access comprehensive insights on average lead times by carriers operating between your port-of-loading and port-of-discharge locations.

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| Carrier        | Port of Loading      | Port of Destination | Avg Lead Time (Days) |
|----------------|----------------------|---------------------|-----------------------|
| Maersk         | Manzanillo           | Barranquilla        | 2                     |
| Maersk         | Port Said East       | Ashdod              | 1                     |
| Hapag-Lloyd    | Cartagena            | Barranquilla        | 1                     |
| Maersk         | Port Said East       | Haifa               | 1                     |
| ZIM            | Ashdod               | Limassol            | 1                     |
| ZIM            | Haifa                | Aliaga              | 1                     |
| ZIM            | Haifa                | El Iskandariya (Alexandria) | 2                 |
| ZIM            | El Iskandariya (Alexandria) | Haifa         | 2                     |
| Evergreen      | Ashdod               | Izmir               | 3                     |
| COSCO          | Salerno              | Haifa               | 3                     |
| ZIM            | Aliaga               | Haifa               | 3                     |
| Evergreen      | Ashdod               | Piraeus             | 4                     |
| ZIM            | Haifa                | Koper               | 4                     |
| Hapag-Lloyd    | Piraeus              | Ashdod              | 4                     |
| STC            | Genova               | Ashdod              | 4                     |
| ZIM            | Venezia              | Ashdod              | 4                     |
| Admiral        | Izmir                | Ashdod              | 4                     |
| ZIM            | Haifa                | Fos-sur-Mer         | 4                     |
| Evergreen      | Haifa                | Izmir               | 5                     |
| ZIM            | Tarragona            | Ashdod              | 4                     |
| COSCO          | Genova               | Ashdod              | 5                     |
| ZIM            | Barcelona            | Ashdod              | 5                     |
| ZIM            | Ravenna              | Ashdod              | 5                     |
| MSC            | Ashdod               | Koper               | 5                     |
| ZIM            | Haifa                | Genova              | 5                     |

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## What Is A Lane Lead Time

Lane lead time in logistics refers to the duration it takes for a shipment or goods to move from one point to another along a specific lane or route within the supply chain. It signifies the time interval starting from the initiation of the shipment until its arrival at the intended destination.

Understanding lane lead time is pivotal in logistics management as it helps in strategizing inventory control, demand forecasting, and overall supply chain optimization. By comprehending the time required for goods to traverse a particular lane, businesses can make informed decisions regarding production schedules, inventory levels, and customer service commitments.

Factors influencing lane lead time encompass various logistical components, including transportation mode, distance, traffic conditions, customs procedures, and potential disruptions such as weather conditions or unexpected delays. Efficiently managing these factors can significantly impact the reliability and predictability of the supply chain.

Optimizing lane lead time involves employing strategies like route optimization, using advanced tracking technologies, collaborating closely with logistics partners, and adopting agile contingency plans to mitigate unforeseen challenges. Minimizing lead time not only enhances operational efficiency but also contributes to customer satisfaction by ensuring timely deliveries.

Unity SCM’s [Lane Lead Time Benchmarking](https://www.unityscm.com/blog/introducing-lane-lead-time-benchmarking) provides invaluable insights into lane-specific carrier lead times, enabling companies to make data-driven decisions and optimize their supply chain performance like never before.

With our revolutionary feature, you gain access to comprehensive insights on average lead times by carriers operating between your port-of-loading and port-of-discharge locations. This benchmark report leverages **data collected from over 130 carriers covered** by Unity SCM, ensuring that you receive real-world data rather than relying on estimates provided by carriers' websites.

# **Minimize Lead Times by Selecting Best-Performing Carriers With Unity SCM’s Lane Lead Time Benchmarking**

## Discover the industry's leading carriers in Unity SCM’s Carrier Directory

| Company Name                        | Website URL                              | Regions of Operation                          | Transportation Modes |
|-------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------|
| ACSL                                | [https://acsl.in/](https://acsl.in/)   | North America, Europe, Asia                   | Ocean Freight        |
| ADMIRAL                             | [https://www.acolines.com/](https://www.acolines.com/) | Europe, Asia, Africa      | Ocean Freight        |
| AGI Shipping (Advantage Group Intl) | [https://www.agi-shipping.com/](https://www.agi-shipping.com/) | Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia | Ocean Freight        |
| AKKON                               | [https://www.akkonlines.com/](https://www.akkonlines.com/) | Europe, Asia               | Ocean Freight        |
| ALIANCA                             | [https://www.alianca.com.br/](https://www.alianca.com.br/) | South America, North America, Europe, Asia, Africa | Ocean Freight        |
| ARKAS                               | [https://www.arkas.com.tr/en/home_page.html](https://www.arkas.com.tr/en/home_page.html) | Europe, Asia, Africa | Ocean Freight        |
| ASYAD                               | [https://www.asyad.om/](https://www.asyad.om/) | Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa | Ocean Freight        |
| Aiyer                               | [https://aiyershipping.com/](https://aiyershipping.com/) | Asia                       | Ocean Freight        |
| Aladin Express (ALX)               | [https://aladinxp.com/](https://aladinxp.com/) | Europe, Asia, Africa | Ocean Freight        |
| Allalouf                            | [https://www.allalouf.com/](https://www.allalouf.com/) | Europe, Asia, Africa | Ocean Freight        |
| Atlantic Container Line (ACL)      | [https://www.aclcargo.com/](https://www.aclcargo.com/) | North America, Europe | Ocean Freight        |
| Australia National Line (ANL)      | [https://www.anl.com.au/](https://www.anl.com.au/) | Asia, Australia, Oceania | Ocean Freight        |