๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York vs ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐MIA Miami: 2026 Benchmarks and Alternatives
Compare published benchmarks and conditions of two corridors or two carriers.
๐ At a glance
Shanghai โ New York has the lower benchmark by $197 (2%). Shanghai โ New York is about 4 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative destination 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 | ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐MIA Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US East & Gulf | Transpacific - US East & Gulf |
| Benchmark | $9,303 | $9,500 |
| Range | $8,373~$10,233 | $7,125~$11,875 |
| Transit | 26-31 days | 29-35 days |
| Basis | W ยฑ10% | D ยฑ25% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $197 lower
- โก About 4 days shorter in transit
- ๐ Basis W (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐MIA Miami
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $197 higher
- โณ About 4 days longer in transit
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York and ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐MIA Miami related as alternatives?
Shanghai โ New York has the lower benchmark by $197 (2%). Shanghai โ New York is about 4 days shorter in transit. Relation: Alternative destination port.
Which is better, ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York or ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐MIA Miami?
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.