๐PUS Busan โ ๐SEA Seattle vs ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Shanghai โ Los Angeles has the lower benchmark by $996 (12%). Busan โ Seattle is about 2 days shorter in transit. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐PUS Busan โ ๐SEA Seattle | ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US West Coast | Transpacific - US West Coast |
| Benchmark | $8,535 | $7,539 |
| Range | $6,401~$10,669 | $6,785~$8,293 |
| Transit | 11-14 days | 13-16 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | W ยฑ10% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐PUS Busan โ ๐SEA Seattle
๐ Strengths
- โก About 2 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $996 higher
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $996 lower
- ๐ Basis W (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- โณ About 2 days longer in transit
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐PUS Busan โ ๐SEA Seattle and ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles related as alternatives?
Shanghai โ Los Angeles has the lower benchmark by $996 (12%). Busan โ Seattle is about 2 days shorter in transit. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
Which is better, ๐PUS Busan โ ๐SEA Seattle or ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles?
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.