๐PUS Busan โ ๐LCH Laem Chabang vs ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐SIN Singapore: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Shanghai โ Singapore has the lower benchmark by $1,360 (67%); transit is about the same. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐PUS Busan โ ๐LCH Laem Chabang | ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐SIN Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Asia - Southeast Asia | Asia - Southeast Asia |
| Benchmark | $2,040 | $680 |
| Range | $1,530~$2,550 | $340~$1,020 |
| Transit | 7-9 days | 6-8 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | M ยฑ50% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐PUS Busan โ ๐LCH Laem Chabang
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $1,360 higher
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐SIN Singapore
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $1,360 lower
- ๐ Basis M (error ยฑ50%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐PUS Busan โ ๐LCH Laem Chabang and ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐SIN Singapore related as alternatives?
Shanghai โ Singapore has the lower benchmark by $1,360 (67%); transit is about the same. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
Which is better, ๐PUS Busan โ ๐LCH Laem Chabang or ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐SIN Singapore?
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.