๐PUS Busan โ ๐XMN Xiamen vs ๐INC Incheon โ ๐SHA Shanghai: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Incheon โ Shanghai has the lower benchmark by $5 (7%); 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 ๐XMN Xiamen | ๐INC Incheon โ ๐SHA Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Intra-East Asia (short sea) | Intra-East Asia (short sea) |
| Benchmark | $70 | $65 |
| Range | $53~$88 | $49~$81 |
| Transit | 3-5 days | 2-3 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐PUS Busan โ ๐XMN Xiamen
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $5 higher
๐INC Incheon โ ๐SHA Shanghai
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $5 lower
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐PUS Busan โ ๐XMN Xiamen and ๐INC Incheon โ ๐SHA Shanghai related as alternatives?
Incheon โ Shanghai has the lower benchmark by $5 (7%); transit is about the same. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
Which is better, ๐PUS Busan โ ๐XMN Xiamen or ๐INC Incheon โ ๐SHA Shanghai?
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.