๐PUS Busan โ ๐IST Istanbul (Ambarli) vs ๐PUS Busan โ ๐ALG Algeciras: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Busan โ Algeciras has the lower benchmark by $320 (8%). Busan โ Algeciras is about 4 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative destination port.
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐PUS Busan โ ๐IST Istanbul (Ambarli) | ๐PUS Busan โ ๐ALG Algeciras | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Asia - Mediterranean | Asia - Mediterranean |
| Benchmark | $4,210 | $3,890 |
| Range | $3,158~$5,263 | $2,918~$4,863 |
| Transit | 33-39 days | 29-35 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐PUS Busan โ ๐IST Istanbul (Ambarli)
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $320 higher
- โณ About 4 days longer in transit
๐PUS Busan โ ๐ALG Algeciras
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $320 lower
- โก About 4 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐PUS Busan โ ๐IST Istanbul (Ambarli) and ๐PUS Busan โ ๐ALG Algeciras related as alternatives?
Busan โ Algeciras has the lower benchmark by $320 (8%). Busan โ Algeciras is about 4 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative destination port.
Which is better, ๐PUS Busan โ ๐IST Istanbul (Ambarli) or ๐PUS Busan โ ๐ALG Algeciras?
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.