π’ Ocean
SHA β FLX
Asia - North Europe
πSHA Shanghai β πFLX Felixstowe
π Based on a published indexβBenchmark value, error range and alternative ports for Shanghai β Felixstowe as of November 2026.β
Key Specs: Benchmark per 40ft container $3,885 (Range $2,914~$4,856, Β±25%) Β· 32-38 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
$3,885
per 40ft container
Range
$2,914 ~ $4,856
Β±25%
Transit
32-38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busan β Rotterdam | $3,513 | $3,162~$3,864 (Β±10%) | 32-38 days | β$372 (β10%) |
| Ningbo β Hamburg | $3,750 | $2,812~$4,688 (Β±25%) | 33-39 days | β$135 (β3%) |
| Qingdao β Hamburg | $3,795 | $2,846~$4,744 (Β±25%) | 34-40 days | β$90 (β2%) |
Alternative destination ports in the same region
| Corridor | Benchmark | Range | Transit | vs this corridor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai β Rotterdam | $3,615 | $3,254~$3,977 (Β±10%) | 31-37 days | β$270 (β7%) |
β What to check in the quotation
- Ask whether the quote includes EU ETS and FuelEU surcharges and how they are calculated.
- Confirm Suez versus Cape routing in the quote; it changes transit time and sometimes the rate.
- Check low-water and congestion surcharges for inland river legs.
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
πSHA Shanghai β πFLX Felixstowe vs πPUS Busan β πRTM RotterdamπSHA Shanghai β πFLX Felixstowe vs πNGB Ningbo β πHAM HamburgπSHA Shanghai β πFLX Felixstowe vs πTAO Qingdao β πHAM HamburgπSHA Shanghai β πFLX Felixstowe vs πSHA Shanghai β πRTM Rotterdam
All items
πPUS Busan β πRTM RotterdamπNGB Ningbo β πHAM HamburgπTAO Qingdao β πHAM HamburgπSHA Shanghai β πRTM RotterdamπYTN Shenzhen (Yantian) β πRTM RotterdamπKHH Kaohsiung β πRTM RotterdamπSGN Ho Chi Minh β πHAM HamburgπLCH Laem Chabang β πRTM Rotterdam
β Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benchmark rate for Shanghai β Felixstowe?
As of November 2026, about $3,885 per 40ft container (range $2,914 to $4,856, error Β±25%, transit 32-38 days). Basis: Derived from a published anchor lane.
What can replace Shanghai β Felixstowe as an alternative corridor?
Comparable alternatives include Busan β Rotterdam, Shanghai β Rotterdam ($3,513, $3,615). 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.