π’ Ocean
PUS β JEA
Transatlantic and Emerging Markets
πPUS Busan β πJEA Jebel Ali (Dubai)
π Based on a published indexβBenchmark value, error range and alternative ports for Busan β Jebel Ali (Dubai) as of November 2026.β
Key Specs: Benchmark per 40ft container $9,024 (Range $8,122~$9,926, Β±10%) Β· 16-20 days Β· Basis: Published KCCI route (Korea Ocean Business Corp.)
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
$9,024
per 40ft container
Range
$8,122 ~ $9,926
Β±10%
Transit
16-20 days
Basis
K
Published KCCI route (Korea Ocean Business Corp.)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai β Jebel Ali | $8,715 | $6,536~$10,894 (Β±25%) | 15-19 days | β$309 (β3%) |
β What to check in the quotation
- These lanes have thin public benchmarks; treat the figure as an order of magnitude and obtain written quotes.
- Check transshipment points and the carrier that actually operates the second leg.
- Ask for the validity period and the surcharge schedule in writing.
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)
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β Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benchmark rate for Busan β Jebel Ali (Dubai)?
As of November 2026, about $9,024 per 40ft container (range $8,122 to $9,926, error Β±10%, transit 16-20 days). Basis: Published KCCI route (Korea Ocean Business Corp.).
What can replace Busan β Jebel Ali (Dubai) as an alternative corridor?
Comparable alternatives include Shanghai β Jebel Ali ($8,715). 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.