๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐FLX Felixstowe vs ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐HAM Hamburg: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Qingdao โ Hamburg has the lower benchmark by $90 (2%). Shanghai โ Felixstowe is about 2 days shorter in transit. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
2026 GLOBAL FREIGHT DOSSIER
Global Freight Benchmark Dossier ยท November 2026 edition
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐FLX Felixstowe | ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐HAM Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Asia - North Europe | Asia - North Europe |
| Benchmark | $3,885 | $3,795 |
| Range | $2,914~$4,856 | $2,846~$4,744 |
| Transit | 32-38 days | 34-40 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐FLX Felixstowe
๐ Strengths
- โก About 2 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $90 higher
๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐HAM Hamburg
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $90 lower
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- โณ About 2 days longer in transit
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐FLX Felixstowe and ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐HAM Hamburg related as alternatives?
Qingdao โ Hamburg has the lower benchmark by $90 (2%). Shanghai โ Felixstowe is about 2 days shorter in transit. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
Which is better, ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐FLX Felixstowe or ๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐HAM Hamburg?
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.