๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐LEH Le Havre vs ๐PUS Busan โ ๐RTM Rotterdam: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Busan โ Rotterdam has the lower benchmark by $327 (9%). Busan โ Rotterdam is about 2 days shorter in transit. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
2026 GLOBAL FREIGHT DOSSIER
Global Freight Benchmark Dossier ยท November 2026 edition
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐LEH Le Havre | ๐PUS Busan โ ๐RTM Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Asia - North Europe | Asia - North Europe |
| Benchmark | $3,840 | $3,513 |
| Range | $2,880~$4,800 | $3,162~$3,864 |
| Transit | 34-40 days | 32-38 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | K ยฑ10% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐LEH Le Havre
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $327 higher
- โณ About 2 days longer in transit
๐PUS Busan โ ๐RTM Rotterdam
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $327 lower
- โก About 2 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis K (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐LEH Le Havre and ๐PUS Busan โ ๐RTM Rotterdam related as alternatives?
Busan โ Rotterdam has the lower benchmark by $327 (9%). Busan โ Rotterdam is about 2 days shorter in transit. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
Which is better, ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐LEH Le Havre or ๐PUS Busan โ ๐RTM Rotterdam?
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.