๐ข Ocean
TAO โ CHS
Transpacific - US East & Gulf
๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston
๐ Based on a published indexโBenchmark value, error range and alternative ports for Qingdao โ Charleston as of November 2026.โ
Key Specs: Benchmark per 40ft container $9,205 (Range $6,904~$11,506, ยฑ25%) ยท 28-33 days ยท Basis: Derived from a published anchor lane
๐ November 2026 edition ยท dossier benchmark calculator
๐ 100-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.
โก Popular corridors:
๐ก Benchmark (as of 2026-11-06)
Busan โ Los Angeles
Range $7,422 - $9,072
Basis: KCCI published route ยท ยฑ10%
$8,247 / FEU
20ft estimates, port charges and sources are in the dossier โ
โน๏ธ 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 ยท 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.
๐ November 2026 benchmark
Benchmark
$9,205
per 40ft container
Range
$6,904 ~ $11,506
ยฑ25%
Transit
28-33 days
Basis
D
Derived from a published anchor lane
As of: 2026-11-06
๐ Alternatives
What โalternativeโ 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 โ New York | $9,303 | $8,373~$10,233 (ยฑ10%) | 26-31 days | +$98 (+1%) |
| Busan โ Charleston | $11,445 | $8,584~$14,306 (ยฑ25%) | 27-32 days | +$2,240 (+24%) |
| Busan โ New York (NJ) | $11,568 | $10,411~$12,725 (ยฑ10%) | 25-30 days | +$2,363 (+26%) |
โ 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)
๐ Related comparisons
Comparison pages for alternatives
๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston vs ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐NYC New York๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston vs ๐PUS Busan โ ๐CHS Charleston๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston vs ๐PUS Busan โ ๐NYC New York (NJ)๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston vs ๐PUS Busan โ ๐HOU Houston๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston vs ๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐MIA Miami๐TAO Qingdao โ ๐CHS Charleston vs ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐BAL Baltimore
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benchmark rate for Qingdao โ Charleston?
As of November 2026, about $9,205 per 40ft container (range $6,904 to $11,506, error ยฑ25%, transit 28-33 days). Basis: Derived from a published anchor lane.
What can replace Qingdao โ Charleston as an alternative corridor?
Comparable alternatives include Shanghai โ New York ($9,303). 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.