๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles vs ๐TYO Tokyo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Shanghai โ Los Angeles has the lower benchmark by $1,016 (12%). Tokyo โ Los Angeles is about 2 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative origin port.
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles | ๐TYO Tokyo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US West Coast | Transpacific - US West Coast |
| Benchmark | $7,539 | $8,555 |
| Range | $6,785~$8,293 | $6,416~$10,694 |
| Transit | 13-16 days | 11-14 days |
| Basis | W ยฑ10% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $1,016 lower
- ๐ Basis W (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- โณ About 2 days longer in transit
๐TYO Tokyo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles
๐ Strengths
- โก About 2 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $1,016 higher
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles and ๐TYO Tokyo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles related as alternatives?
Shanghai โ Los Angeles has the lower benchmark by $1,016 (12%). Tokyo โ Los Angeles is about 2 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative origin port.
Which is better, ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles or ๐TYO Tokyo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles?
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.