๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam vs ๐LCH Laem Chabang โ ๐RTM Rotterdam: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Shanghai โ Rotterdam has the lower benchmark by $360 (9%). Shanghai โ Rotterdam is about 6 days shorter in transit. 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
| ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam | ๐LCH Laem Chabang โ ๐RTM Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Asia - North Europe | Asia - North Europe |
| Benchmark | $3,615 | $3,975 |
| Range | $3,254~$3,977 | $2,981~$4,969 |
| Transit | 31-37 days | 36-43 days |
| Basis | W ยฑ10% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $360 lower
- โก About 6 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis W (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐LCH Laem Chabang โ ๐RTM Rotterdam
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $360 higher
- โณ About 6 days longer in transit
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam and ๐LCH Laem Chabang โ ๐RTM Rotterdam related as alternatives?
Shanghai โ Rotterdam has the lower benchmark by $360 (9%). Shanghai โ Rotterdam is about 6 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative origin port.
Which is better, ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam or ๐LCH Laem Chabang 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.