๐PUS Busan โ ๐LGB Long Beach vs ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐LGB Long Beach: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Qingdao โ Long Beach has the lower benchmark by $560 (7%). Busan โ Long Beach is about 3 days shorter in transit. 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
| ๐PUS Busan โ ๐LGB Long Beach | ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐LGB Long Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US West Coast | Transpacific - US West Coast |
| Benchmark | $8,390 | $7,830 |
| Range | $6,293~$10,488 | $5,873~$9,788 |
| Transit | 12-15 days | 15-18 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐PUS Busan โ ๐LGB Long Beach
๐ Strengths
- โก About 3 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $560 higher
๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐LGB Long Beach
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $560 lower
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- โณ About 3 days longer in transit
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐PUS Busan โ ๐LGB Long Beach and ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐LGB Long Beach related as alternatives?
Qingdao โ Long Beach has the lower benchmark by $560 (7%). Busan โ Long Beach is about 3 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative origin port.
Which is better, ๐PUS Busan โ ๐LGB Long Beach or ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐LGB Long Beach?
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.