๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles vs ๐XMN Xiamen โ ๐LAX Los Angeles: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Ningbo โ Los Angeles has the lower benchmark by $290 (4%); transit is about the same. Relation: Alternative origin port.
2026 GLOBAL FREIGHT DOSSIER
Global Freight Benchmark Dossier ยท November 2026 edition
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles | ๐XMN Xiamen โ ๐LAX Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US West Coast | Transpacific - US West Coast |
| Benchmark | $7,685 | $7,975 |
| Range | $5,764~$9,606 | $5,981~$9,969 |
| Transit | 14-17 days | 15-18 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $290 lower
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐XMN Xiamen โ ๐LAX Los Angeles
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $290 higher
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles and ๐XMN Xiamen โ ๐LAX Los Angeles related as alternatives?
Ningbo โ Los Angeles has the lower benchmark by $290 (4%); transit is about the same. Relation: Alternative origin port.
Which is better, ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles or ๐XMN Xiamen 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.