๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐BAL Baltimore vs ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Qingdao โ Charleston has the lower benchmark by $100 (1%); transit is about the same. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐BAL Baltimore | ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US East & Gulf | Transpacific - US East & Gulf |
| Benchmark | $9,305 | $9,205 |
| Range | $6,979~$11,631 | $6,904~$11,506 |
| Transit | 28-33 days | 28-33 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐BAL Baltimore
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $100 higher
๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $100 lower
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐BAL Baltimore and ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston related as alternatives?
Qingdao โ Charleston has the lower benchmark by $100 (1%); transit is about the same. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
Which is better, ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐BAL Baltimore or ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston?
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.