๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston 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
Qingdao โ Charleston has the lower benchmark by $2,240 (20%); transit is about the same. Relation: Alternative origin port.
2026 GLOBAL FREIGHT DOSSIER
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston | ๐PUS Busan โ ๐CHS Charleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US East & Gulf | Transpacific - US East & Gulf |
| Benchmark | $9,205 | $11,445 |
| Range | $6,904~$11,506 | $8,584~$14,306 |
| Transit | 28-33 days | 27-32 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $2,240 lower
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐PUS Busan โ ๐CHS Charleston
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $2,240 higher
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston and ๐PUS Busan โ ๐CHS Charleston related as alternatives?
Qingdao โ Charleston has the lower benchmark by $2,240 (20%); transit is about the same. Relation: Alternative origin port.
Which is better, ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston 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.