๐YTN Shenzhen (Yantian) โ ๐ORF Norfolk vs ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York: 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 $97 (1%); transit is about the same. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
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๐ Side-by-side table
| ๐YTN Shenzhen (Yantian) โ ๐ORF Norfolk | ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transpacific - US East & Gulf | Transpacific - US East & Gulf |
| Benchmark | $9,400 | $9,303 |
| Range | $7,050~$11,750 | $8,373~$10,233 |
| Transit | 26-31 days | 26-31 days |
| Basis | D ยฑ25% | W ยฑ10% |
๐ Strengths / โ ๏ธ Points to watch
๐YTN Shenzhen (Yantian) โ ๐ORF Norfolk
๐ Strengths
- ๐ Basis D (error ยฑ25%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
- ๐ธ Benchmark is $97 higher
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York
๐ Strengths
- ๐ฐ Benchmark is $97 lower
- ๐ Basis W (error ยฑ10%)
โ ๏ธ Points to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How are ๐YTN Shenzhen (Yantian) โ ๐ORF Norfolk and ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York related as alternatives?
Shanghai โ New York has the lower benchmark by $97 (1%); transit is about the same. Relation: Corridor in the same region.
Which is better, ๐YTN Shenzhen (Yantian) โ ๐ORF Norfolk or ๐SHA Shanghai 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.