๐SAN Santos โ ๐RTM Rotterdam 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 $1,082 (24%). Santos โ Rotterdam is about 17 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative origin port.
2026 GLOBAL FREIGHT DOSSIER
Global Freight Benchmark Dossier ยท November 2026 edition
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐SAN Santos โ ๐RTM Rotterdam | ๐PUS Busan โ ๐RTM Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transatlantic and Emerging Markets | Asia - North Europe |
| Benchmark | $4,595 | $3,513 |
| Range | $2,757~$6,433 | $3,162~$3,864 |
| Transit | 16-20 days | 32-38 days |
| Basis | S ยฑ40% | K ยฑ10% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐SAN Santos โ ๐RTM Rotterdam
๐ Strengths
- โก About 17 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis S (error ยฑ40%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $1,082 higher
๐PUS Busan โ ๐RTM Rotterdam
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $1,082 lower
- ๐ Basis K (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- โณ About 17 days longer in transit
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐SAN Santos โ ๐RTM Rotterdam and ๐PUS Busan โ ๐RTM Rotterdam related as alternatives?
Busan โ Rotterdam has the lower benchmark by $1,082 (24%). Santos โ Rotterdam is about 17 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative origin port.
Which is better, ๐SAN Santos โ ๐RTM Rotterdam 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.