๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam vs ๐PVG Shanghai (Pudong) โ ๐FRA Frankfurt: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Air costs about 29 times ocean per kg but arrives about 32 days sooner. The ocean figure is a simple conversion at 20,000 kg of cargo.
2026 GLOBAL FREIGHT DOSSIER
Global Freight Benchmark Dossier ยท November 2026 edition
100 corridors with error ranges and a 150-company directory. PDF in English and Korean. Order by bank wire with an invoice.
๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam | ๐PVG Shanghai (Pudong) โ ๐FRA Frankfurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Asia - North Europe | Air Cargo |
| Benchmark (kg) | $0.18 per kg | $5.31 per kg |
| Transit | 31-37 days | 1-2 days |
| Basis | W ยฑ10% | A ยฑ35% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis W (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- โณ About 32 days longer in transit
๐PVG Shanghai (Pudong) โ ๐FRA Frankfurt
๐ Strengths
- โก About 32 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis A (error ยฑ35%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam and ๐PVG Shanghai (Pudong) โ ๐FRA Frankfurt related as alternatives?
Air costs about 29 times ocean per kg but arrives about 32 days sooner. The ocean figure is a simple conversion at 20,000 kg of cargo.
Which is better, ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam or ๐PVG Shanghai (Pudong) โ ๐FRA Frankfurt?
Price or transit alone does not decide it. Look at transshipment, terminals, sailing schedule, inland haulage and whether the carrier serves your lane, and confirm with written quotations.
Where do the figures in this comparison come from?
They are based on indices and public documents published up to 6 November 2026 (Drewry WCI, KCCI and others), shown with a basis grade and error range. The source list is in the dossier.