π’ Ocean
SGN β SAV
Transpacific - US East & Gulf
πSGN Ho Chi Minh β πSAV Savannah
π Based on a published indexβBenchmark value, error range and alternative ports for Ho Chi Minh β Savannah as of November 2026.β
Key Specs: Benchmark per 40ft container $9,795 (Range $7,346~$12,244, Β±25%) Β· 31-37 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
$9,795
per 40ft container
Range
$7,346 ~ $12,244
Β±25%
Transit
31-37 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$690 (β7%) |
| Shanghai β New York | $9,303 | $8,373~$10,233 (Β±10%) | 26-31 days | β$492 (β5%) |
| Busan β New York (NJ) | $11,568 | $10,411~$12,725 (Β±10%) | 25-30 days | +$1,773 (+18%) |
Alternative destination ports in the same region
| Corridor | Benchmark | Range | Transit | vs this corridor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh β New York | $9,990 | $7,492~$12,488 (Β±25%) | 30-36 days | +$195 (+2%) |
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
πSGN Ho Chi Minh β πSAV Savannah vs πSHA Shanghai β πNYC New YorkπSGN Ho Chi Minh β πSAV Savannah vs πPUS Busan β πNYC New York (NJ)πSGN Ho Chi Minh β πSAV Savannah vs πNGB Ningbo β πSAV SavannahπSGN Ho Chi Minh β πSAV Savannah vs πSGN Ho Chi Minh β πNYC New York
All items
πSHA Shanghai β πNYC New YorkπPUS Busan β πNYC New York (NJ)πNGB Ningbo β πSAV SavannahπSGN Ho Chi Minh β πNYC New YorkπTAO Qingdao β πCHS CharlestonπYTN Shenzhen (Yantian) β πORF NorfolkπKHH Kaohsiung β πNYC New YorkπPUS Busan β πHOU Houston
β Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benchmark rate for Ho Chi Minh β Savannah?
As of November 2026, about $9,795 per 40ft container (range $7,346 to $12,244, error Β±25%, transit 31-37 days). Basis: Derived from a published anchor lane.
What can replace Ho Chi Minh β Savannah as an alternative corridor?
Comparable alternatives include Ningbo β Savannah, Ho Chi Minh β New York ($9,105, $9,990). 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.