๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York vs ๐RTM Rotterdam โ ๐NYC New York: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Rotterdam โ New York has the lower benchmark by $6,241 (67%). Rotterdam โ New York is about 17 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative origin port.
2026 GLOBAL FREIGHT DOSSIER
Global Freight Benchmark Dossier ยท November 2026 edition
100 corridors with error ranges and a 150-company directory. PDF in English and Korean. Order by bank wire with an invoice.
๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York | ๐RTM Rotterdam โ ๐NYC New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US East & Gulf | Transatlantic and Emerging Markets |
| Benchmark | $9,303 | $3,062 |
| Range | $8,373~$10,233 | $2,756~$3,368 |
| Transit | 26-31 days | 10-13 days |
| Basis | W ยฑ10% | W ยฑ10% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis W (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $6,241 higher
- โณ About 17 days longer in transit
๐RTM Rotterdam โ ๐NYC New York
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $6,241 lower
- โก About 17 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis W (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York and ๐RTM Rotterdam โ ๐NYC New York related as alternatives?
Rotterdam โ New York has the lower benchmark by $6,241 (67%). Rotterdam โ New York is about 17 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative origin port.
Which is better, ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York or ๐RTM Rotterdam 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.