π’ Ocean
SHA β FOS
Asia - Mediterranean
πSHA Shanghai β πFOS Fos (Marseille)
π Based on a published indexβBenchmark value, error range and alternative ports for Shanghai β Fos (Marseille) as of November 2026.β
Key Specs: Benchmark per 40ft container $4,070 (Range $3,053~$5,088, Β±25%) Β· 29-35 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
$4,070
per 40ft container
Range
$3,053 ~ $5,088
Β±25%
Transit
29-35 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 Barcelona | $3,981 | $3,583~$4,379 (Β±10%) | 30-36 days | β$89 (β2%) |
| Ningbo β Valencia | $4,070 | $3,052~$5,088 (Β±25%) | 31-37 days | $0 (0%) |
| Qingdao β Genoa | $4,166 | $3,749~$4,583 (Β±10%) | 32-38 days | +$96 (+2%) |
Alternative destination ports in the same region
| Corridor | Benchmark | Range | Transit | vs this corridor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai β Barcelona | $4,025 | $3,019~$5,031 (Β±25%) | 29-35 days | β$45 (β1%) |
β What to check in the quotation
- Ask whether the quote includes EU ETS and FuelEU surcharges and how they are calculated.
- Check transshipment versus direct-call routing; both change reliability and transit time.
- Verify local port charges at the discharge port against the terminal tariff.
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 πFOS Fos (Marseille) vs πPUS Busan β πBCN BarcelonaπSHA Shanghai β πFOS Fos (Marseille) vs πNGB Ningbo β πVLC ValenciaπSHA Shanghai β πFOS Fos (Marseille) vs πTAO Qingdao β πGOA GenoaπSHA Shanghai β πFOS Fos (Marseille) vs πSHA Shanghai β πBCN Barcelona
All items
πPUS Busan β πBCN BarcelonaπNGB Ningbo β πVLC ValenciaπTAO Qingdao β πGOA GenoaπSHA Shanghai β πBCN BarcelonaπPUS Busan β πPIR PiraeusπYTN Shenzhen (Yantian) β πMRS Marseille (Fos)πKHH Kaohsiung β πVLC ValenciaπSGN Ho Chi Minh β πGOA Genoa
β Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benchmark rate for Shanghai β Fos (Marseille)?
As of November 2026, about $4,070 per 40ft container (range $3,053 to $5,088, error Β±25%, transit 29-35 days). Basis: Derived from a published anchor lane.
What can replace Shanghai β Fos (Marseille) as an alternative corridor?
Comparable alternatives include Busan β Barcelona, Shanghai β Barcelona ($3,981, $4,025). 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.