π’ Ocean
PUS β HOU
Transpacific - US East & Gulf
πPUS Busan β πHOU Houston
π Based on a published indexβBenchmark value, error range and alternative ports for Busan β Houston as of November 2026.β
Key Specs: Benchmark per 40ft container $11,805 (Range $8,854~$14,756, Β±25%) Β· 28-34 days Β· Basis: Derived from a published anchor lane
π November 2026 edition Β· dossier benchmark calculator
π 100-Corridor Benchmark Rate Calculator
Shows the same data as the dossier and workbook: published-index benchmark values with an error range. Actual rates depend on booking date, carrier and surcharges; use this as a reference.
β‘ Popular corridors:
π‘ Benchmark (as of 2026-11-06)
Busan β Los Angeles
Range $7,422 - $9,072
Basis: KCCI published route Β· Β±10%
$8,247 / FEU
20ft estimates, port charges and sources are in the dossier β
βΉοΈ Figures are reference values based on indices published up to 2026-11-06, shown with an error range. Actual quotations vary with booking date, carrier, bunker surcharge and THC; confirm with a written quotation before contracting.
2026 GLOBAL FREIGHT DOSSIER
Global Freight Benchmark Dossier Β· 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.
π November 2026 benchmark
Benchmark
$11,805
per 40ft container
Range
$8,854 ~ $14,756
Β±25%
Transit
28-34 days
Basis
D
Derived from a published anchor lane
As of: 2026-11-06
π Alternatives
What βalternativeβ means on this site
A different option for moving the same cargo to the same region. It does not mean cheaper: even when the benchmark is lower, transshipment, terminal, sailing schedule and inland haulage can change the total cost.
- Alternative origin port: same destination and mode, different origin port
- Alternative destination port: same origin port, another port in the same region
- Alternative mode: ocean and air (only where both corridors are in the dossier)
- Alternative carrier: same type, different alliance (no price ranking)
Alternative origin ports for the same destination
| Corridor | Benchmark | Range | Transit | vs this corridor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ningbo β Savannah | $9,105 | $6,829~$11,381 (Β±25%) | 27-32 days | β$2,700 (β23%) |
| Qingdao β Charleston | $9,205 | $6,904~$11,506 (Β±25%) | 28-33 days | β$2,600 (β22%) |
| Shanghai β New York | $9,303 | $8,373~$10,233 (Β±10%) | 26-31 days | β$2,502 (β21%) |
Alternative destination ports in the same region
| Corridor | Benchmark | Range | Transit | vs this corridor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busan β Charleston | $11,445 | $8,584~$14,306 (Β±25%) | 27-32 days | β$360 (β3%) |
| Busan β New York (NJ) | $11,568 | $10,411~$12,725 (Β±10%) | 25-30 days | β$237 (β2%) |
β What to check in the quotation
- Compare all-water, rail-landbridge and gulf options on total landed cost and transit variability.
- Confirm who bears chassis and per-diem exposure at inland ramps.
- Check the free-time clock start rule for rail-delivered containers.
- At US East and Gulf ports, import charges (security, port facility, wharfage) can be billed separately from July 2026. Check whether the quotation includes them.
The full 100-corridor table, 20ft estimates, port charges and sources are in the dossier and workbook.
Figures are reference benchmarks; confirm actual terms with a written quotation. (Data as of: 2026-11-07)
π Related comparisons
Comparison pages for alternatives
πPUS Busan β πHOU Houston vs πNGB Ningbo β πSAV SavannahπPUS Busan β πHOU Houston vs πTAO Qingdao β πCHS CharlestonπPUS Busan β πHOU Houston vs πSHA Shanghai β πNYC New YorkπPUS Busan β πHOU Houston vs πPUS Busan β πCHS CharlestonπPUS Busan β πHOU Houston vs πPUS Busan β πNYC New York (NJ)
All items
πNGB Ningbo β πSAV SavannahπTAO Qingdao β πCHS CharlestonπSHA Shanghai β πNYC New YorkπPUS Busan β πCHS CharlestonπPUS Busan β πNYC New York (NJ)πYTN Shenzhen (Yantian) β πORF NorfolkπKHH Kaohsiung β πNYC New YorkπSGN Ho Chi Minh β πNYC New York
β Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benchmark rate for Busan β Houston?
As of November 2026, about $11,805 per 40ft container (range $8,854 to $14,756, error Β±25%, transit 28-34 days). Basis: Derived from a published anchor lane.
What can replace Busan β Houston as an alternative corridor?
Comparable alternatives include Ningbo β Savannah, Busan β Charleston ($9,105, $11,445). Compare inland haulage, transshipment and the sailing schedule as well as the price.
Why does a real quotation differ from the benchmark?
Actual quotations vary with booking date, carrier, bunker surcharge and local charges. This is a reference value anchored to published indices, shown with an error range.