๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐FOS Fos (Marseille) vs ๐PUS Busan โ ๐BCN Barcelona: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Busan โ Barcelona has the lower benchmark by $89 (2%); transit is about the same. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
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 ๐FOS Fos (Marseille) | ๐PUS Busan โ ๐BCN Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Asia - Mediterranean | Asia - Mediterranean |
| Benchmark | $4,070 | $3,981 |
| Range | $3,053~$5,088 | $3,583~$4,379 |
| Transit | 29-35 days | 30-36 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | K ยฑ10% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐FOS Fos (Marseille)
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $89 higher
๐PUS Busan โ ๐BCN Barcelona
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $89 lower
- ๐ Basis K (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐FOS Fos (Marseille) and ๐PUS Busan โ ๐BCN Barcelona related as alternatives?
Busan โ Barcelona has the lower benchmark by $89 (2%); transit is about the same. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
Which is better, ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐FOS Fos (Marseille) or ๐PUS Busan โ ๐BCN Barcelona?
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.