๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐BAL Baltimore vs ๐PUS Busan โ ๐NYC New York (NJ): 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Ningbo โ Baltimore has the lower benchmark by $2,263 (20%). Busan โ New York (NJ) is about 3 days shorter in transit. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐BAL Baltimore | ๐PUS Busan โ ๐NYC New York (NJ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US East & Gulf | Transpacific - US East & Gulf |
| Benchmark | $9,305 | $11,568 |
| Range | $6,979~$11,631 | $10,411~$12,725 |
| Transit | 28-33 days | 25-30 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | K ยฑ10% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐BAL Baltimore
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $2,263 lower
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- โณ About 3 days longer in transit
๐PUS Busan โ ๐NYC New York (NJ)
๐ Strengths
- โก About 3 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis K (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $2,263 higher
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐BAL Baltimore and ๐PUS Busan โ ๐NYC New York (NJ) related as alternatives?
Ningbo โ Baltimore has the lower benchmark by $2,263 (20%). Busan โ New York (NJ) is about 3 days shorter in transit. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
Which is better, ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐BAL Baltimore or ๐PUS Busan โ ๐NYC New York (NJ)?
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.