π’ Ocean
LCH β LGB
Transpacific - US West Coast
πLCH Laem Chabang β πLGB Long Beach
π Based on a published indexβBenchmark value, error range and alternative ports for Laem Chabang β Long Beach as of November 2026.β
Key Specs: Benchmark per 40ft container $9,570 (Range $7,178~$11,963, Β±25%) Β· 19-23 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
$9,570
per 40ft container
Range
$7,178 ~ $11,963
Β±25%
Transit
19-23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qingdao β Long Beach | $7,830 | $5,872~$9,788 (Β±25%) | 15-18 days | β$1,740 (β18%) |
| Kaohsiung β Long Beach | $8,120 | $6,090~$10,150 (Β±25%) | 14-17 days | β$1,450 (β15%) |
| Busan β Long Beach | $8,390 | $6,292~$10,488 (Β±25%) | 12-15 days | β$1,180 (β12%) |
β What to check in the quotation
- Compare all-in quotes (ocean + local + peak-season surcharges) rather than the ocean line item alone.
- Ask for the contract rate and the spot rate side by side; spot has been the more volatile of the two.
- Check whether a quote assumes a named terminal or leaves the discharge terminal open.
- Los Angeles and Long Beach charge a separate PierPass traffic mitigation fee on top of terminal handling. Check that the quotation lists it separately.
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
πLCH Laem Chabang β πLGB Long Beach vs πPUS Busan β πLGB Long BeachπLCH Laem Chabang β πLGB Long Beach vs πTAO Qingdao β πLGB Long BeachπLCH Laem Chabang β πLGB Long Beach vs πKHH Kaohsiung β πLGB Long Beach
All items
πPUS Busan β πLGB Long BeachπTAO Qingdao β πLGB Long BeachπKHH Kaohsiung β πLGB Long BeachπPUS Busan β πLAX Los AngelesπSHA Shanghai β πLAX Los AngelesπNGB Ningbo β πLAX Los AngelesπYTN Shenzhen (Yantian) β πOAK OaklandπXMN Xiamen β πLAX Los Angeles
β Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benchmark rate for Laem Chabang β Long Beach?
As of November 2026, about $9,570 per 40ft container (range $7,178 to $11,963, error Β±25%, transit 19-23 days). Basis: Derived from a published anchor lane.
What can replace Laem Chabang β Long Beach as an alternative corridor?
Comparable alternatives include Qingdao β Long Beach ($7,830). 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.