๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐HAM Hamburg vs ๐PUS Busan โ ๐HAM Hamburg: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Busan โ Hamburg has the lower benchmark by $240 (6%); transit is about the same. Relation: Alternative origin port.
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
| ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐HAM Hamburg | ๐PUS Busan โ ๐HAM Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Asia - North Europe | Asia - North Europe |
| Benchmark | $3,795 | $3,555 |
| Range | $2,846~$4,744 | $2,666~$4,444 |
| Transit | 34-40 days | 33-39 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐HAM Hamburg
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $240 higher
๐PUS Busan โ ๐HAM Hamburg
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $240 lower
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐HAM Hamburg and ๐PUS Busan โ ๐HAM Hamburg related as alternatives?
Busan โ Hamburg has the lower benchmark by $240 (6%); transit is about the same. Relation: Alternative origin port.
Which is better, ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐HAM Hamburg or ๐PUS Busan โ ๐HAM Hamburg?
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.