๐PUS Busan โ ๐RTM Rotterdam vs ๐SHA Shanghai 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 $102 (3%); transit is about the same. 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 ๐RTM Rotterdam | ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Asia - North Europe | Asia - North Europe |
| Benchmark | $3,513 | $3,615 |
| Range | $3,162~$3,864 | $3,254~$3,977 |
| Transit | 32-38 days | 31-37 days |
| Basis | K ยฑ10% | W ยฑ10% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐PUS Busan โ ๐RTM Rotterdam
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $102 lower
- ๐ Basis K (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis W (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $102 higher
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐PUS Busan โ ๐RTM Rotterdam and ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam related as alternatives?
Busan โ Rotterdam has the lower benchmark by $102 (3%); transit is about the same. Relation: Alternative origin port.
Which is better, ๐PUS Busan โ ๐RTM Rotterdam or ๐SHA Shanghai 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.