๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston vs ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York: 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 $98 (1%). Shanghai โ New York is about 2 days shorter in transit. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston | ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US East & Gulf | Transpacific - US East & Gulf |
| Benchmark | $9,205 | $9,303 |
| Range | $6,904~$11,506 | $8,373~$10,233 |
| Transit | 28-33 days | 26-31 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | W ยฑ10% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $98 lower
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- โณ About 2 days longer in transit
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York
๐ Strengths
- โก About 2 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis W (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $98 higher
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston and ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York related as alternatives?
Qingdao โ Charleston has the lower benchmark by $98 (1%). Shanghai โ New York is about 2 days shorter in transit. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
Which is better, ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston or ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York?
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.