๐PUS Busan โ ๐TYO Tokyo vs ๐PUS Busan โ ๐KOB Kobe: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Busan โ Kobe has the lower benchmark by $28 (12%); transit is about the same. Relation: Alternative destination 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
| ๐PUS Busan โ ๐TYO Tokyo | ๐PUS Busan โ ๐KOB Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Intra-East Asia (short sea) | Intra-East Asia (short sea) |
| Benchmark | $228 | $200 |
| Range | $171~$285 | $150~$250 |
| Transit | 3-4 days | 2-3 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐PUS Busan โ ๐TYO Tokyo
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $28 higher
๐PUS Busan โ ๐KOB Kobe
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $28 lower
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐PUS Busan โ ๐TYO Tokyo and ๐PUS Busan โ ๐KOB Kobe related as alternatives?
Busan โ Kobe has the lower benchmark by $28 (12%); transit is about the same. Relation: Alternative destination port.
Which is better, ๐PUS Busan โ ๐TYO Tokyo or ๐PUS Busan โ ๐KOB Kobe?
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.