๐YTN Shenzhen (Yantian) โ ๐ORF Norfolk vs ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐SAV Savannah: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Ningbo โ Savannah has the lower benchmark by $295 (3%); transit is about the same. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐YTN Shenzhen (Yantian) โ ๐ORF Norfolk | ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐SAV Savannah | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US East & Gulf | Transpacific - US East & Gulf |
| Benchmark | $9,400 | $9,105 |
| Range | $7,050~$11,750 | $6,829~$11,381 |
| Transit | 26-31 days | 27-32 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐YTN Shenzhen (Yantian) โ ๐ORF Norfolk
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $295 higher
๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐SAV Savannah
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $295 lower
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐YTN Shenzhen (Yantian) โ ๐ORF Norfolk and ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐SAV Savannah related as alternatives?
Ningbo โ Savannah has the lower benchmark by $295 (3%); transit is about the same. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
Which is better, ๐YTN Shenzhen (Yantian) โ ๐ORF Norfolk or ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐SAV Savannah?
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.