๐ข Ocean
SHA โ LAX
Transpacific - US West Coast
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles
๐ Based on a published indexโBenchmark value, error range and alternative ports for Shanghai โ Los Angeles as of November 2026.โ
Key Specs: Benchmark per 40ft container $7,539 (Range $6,785~$8,293, ยฑ10%) ยท 13-16 days ยท Basis: Published index lane (Drewry WCI)
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
$7,539
per 40ft container
Range
$6,785 ~ $8,293
ยฑ10%
Transit
13-16 days
Basis
W
Published index lane (Drewry WCI)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ningbo โ Los Angeles | $7,685 | $5,764~$9,606 (ยฑ25%) | 14-17 days | +$146 (+2%) |
| Xiamen โ Los Angeles | $7,975 | $5,981~$9,969 (ยฑ25%) | 15-18 days | +$436 (+6%) |
| Busan โ Los Angeles | $8,247 | $7,422~$9,072 (ยฑ10%) | 12-15 days | +$708 (+9%) |
| Tokyo โ Los Angeles | $8,555 | $6,416~$10,694 (ยฑ25%) | 11-14 days | +$1,016 (+13%) |
โ 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)
๐ Related comparisons
Comparison pages for alternatives
๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles vs ๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles vs ๐XMN Xiamen โ ๐LAX Los Angeles๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles vs ๐TYO Tokyo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles vs ๐PUS Busan โ ๐LAX Los Angeles๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles vs ๐YTN Shenzhen (Yantian) โ ๐OAK Oakland๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles vs ๐SGN Ho Chi Minh โ ๐LAX Los Angeles๐SHA Shanghai โ ๐LAX Los Angeles vs ๐PUS Busan โ ๐SEA Seattle
All items
๐NGB Ningbo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles๐XMN Xiamen โ ๐LAX Los Angeles๐TYO Tokyo โ ๐LAX Los Angeles๐PUS Busan โ ๐LAX Los Angeles๐YTN Shenzhen (Yantian) โ ๐OAK Oakland๐SGN Ho Chi Minh โ ๐LAX Los Angeles๐PUS Busan โ ๐SEA Seattle๐PUS Busan โ ๐LGB Long Beach
โ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benchmark rate for Shanghai โ Los Angeles?
As of November 2026, about $7,539 per 40ft container (range $6,785 to $8,293, error ยฑ10%, transit 13-16 days). Basis: Published index lane (Drewry WCI).
What can replace Shanghai โ Los Angeles as an alternative corridor?
Comparable alternatives include Ningbo โ Los Angeles ($7,685). 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.