๐PUS Busan โ ๐HOU Houston vs ๐PUS Busan โ ๐CHS Charleston: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Busan โ Charleston has the lower benchmark by $360 (3%); transit is about the same. Relation: Alternative destination port.
2026 GLOBAL FREIGHT DOSSIER
Global Freight Benchmark Dossier ยท November 2026 edition
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐PUS Busan โ ๐HOU Houston | ๐PUS Busan โ ๐CHS Charleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US East & Gulf | Transpacific - US East & Gulf |
| Benchmark | $11,805 | $11,445 |
| Range | $8,854~$14,756 | $8,584~$14,306 |
| Transit | 28-34 days | 27-32 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐PUS Busan โ ๐HOU Houston
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $360 higher
๐PUS Busan โ ๐CHS Charleston
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $360 lower
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐PUS Busan โ ๐HOU Houston and ๐PUS Busan โ ๐CHS Charleston related as alternatives?
Busan โ Charleston has the lower benchmark by $360 (3%); transit is about the same. Relation: Alternative destination port.
Which is better, ๐PUS Busan โ ๐HOU Houston or ๐PUS Busan โ ๐CHS Charleston?
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.