๐PUS Busan โ ๐PIR Piraeus vs ๐PUS Busan โ ๐IST Istanbul (Ambarli): 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Busan โ Piraeus has the lower benchmark by $135 (3%). Busan โ Piraeus is about 2 days shorter in transit. 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 ๐PIR Piraeus | ๐PUS Busan โ ๐IST Istanbul (Ambarli) | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Asia - Mediterranean | Asia - Mediterranean |
| Benchmark | $4,075 | $4,210 |
| Range | $3,056~$5,094 | $3,158~$5,263 |
| Transit | 31-37 days | 33-39 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐PUS Busan โ ๐PIR Piraeus
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $135 lower
- โก About 2 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
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 $135 higher
- โณ About 2 days longer in transit
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐PUS Busan โ ๐PIR Piraeus and ๐PUS Busan โ ๐IST Istanbul (Ambarli) related as alternatives?
Busan โ Piraeus has the lower benchmark by $135 (3%). Busan โ Piraeus is about 2 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative destination port.
Which is better, ๐PUS Busan โ ๐PIR Piraeus or ๐PUS Busan โ ๐IST Istanbul (Ambarli)?
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.