๐PUS Busan โ ๐SYD Sydney vs ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐MEL Melbourne: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Shanghai โ Melbourne has the lower benchmark by $184 (4%); transit is about the same. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
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 ๐SYD Sydney | ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐MEL Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transatlantic and Emerging Markets | Transatlantic and Emerging Markets |
| Benchmark | $4,854 | $4,670 |
| Range | $4,369~$5,339 | $3,503~$5,838 |
| Transit | 15-19 days | 14-18 days |
| Basis | K ยฑ10% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐PUS Busan โ ๐SYD Sydney
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis K (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $184 higher
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐MEL Melbourne
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $184 lower
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐PUS Busan โ ๐SYD Sydney and ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐MEL Melbourne related as alternatives?
Shanghai โ Melbourne has the lower benchmark by $184 (4%); transit is about the same. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
Which is better, ๐PUS Busan โ ๐SYD Sydney or ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐MEL Melbourne?
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.