๐SAN Santos โ ๐RTM Rotterdam vs ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Shanghai โ Rotterdam has the lower benchmark by $980 (21%). Santos โ Rotterdam is about 16 days shorter in transit. 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
| ๐SAN Santos โ ๐RTM Rotterdam | ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transatlantic and Emerging Markets | Asia - North Europe |
| Benchmark | $4,595 | $3,615 |
| Range | $2,757~$6,433 | $3,254~$3,977 |
| Transit | 16-20 days | 31-37 days |
| Basis | S ยฑ40% | W ยฑ10% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐SAN Santos โ ๐RTM Rotterdam
๐ Strengths
- โก About 16 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis S (error ยฑ40%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $980 higher
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $980 lower
- ๐ Basis W (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- โณ About 16 days longer in transit
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐SAN Santos โ ๐RTM Rotterdam and ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam related as alternatives?
Shanghai โ Rotterdam has the lower benchmark by $980 (21%). Santos โ Rotterdam is about 16 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative origin port.
Which is better, ๐SAN Santos โ ๐RTM Rotterdam or ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐RTM Rotterdam?
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.