The Port of Busan is the largest port in South Korea. The recent record that was set was an annual cargo tonnage of 21.992 million TEU. The Port of Busan is the fifth-busiest container port in the world and the tenth-busiest port in Northeast Asia. Today, the Port of Busan consists of four ports: the Busan North Port, the South Port, the Gamcheon Port, the Dadaepo Port, the International Passenger Terminal, and the Gamman Container Terminal. The port is part of the 21st century maritime Silk Road that runs from the Chinese coast to Singapore, to the southern tip of India to Mombasa, from there across the Red Sea through the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean, from there to the Upper Adriatic region to the northern Italian center of Trieste with its links to Central Europe and the North Sea.
Due to the recent collapses in the Red Sea, which caused an urgent disruption of global shipping through the Suez Canal, freight rates for any shipping from South Korea to Europe have increased by at least $1000. In most cases, transportation on this route has stopped altogether, as well as on many others through the Red Sea, the Suez Canal, and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. However, in this situation, SeaRates offers alternative shipping routes and effective transportation solutions, including from Korea to Europe and vice versa.
Let's move on to an overview of the updated freight rates for shipping between South Korea, the port of Busan and the main ports of Europe.
How much are container shipping costs to and from Pusan (Busan)?
Container shipping rates to Pusan (Busan)
If you are looking to ship to Busan, here are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs to Pusan (Busan).
| Amsterdam - Pusan | From 360$ | Check rates |
| Cartagena - Pusan | From 730$ | Check rates |
| Gdansk - Pusan | From 500$ | Check rates |
| Antwerpen - Pusan | From 400$ | Check rates |
| Napoli - Pusan | From 600$ | Check rates |
| Klaipeda - Pusan | From 1000$ | Check rates |
| Helsinki - Pusan | From 900$ | Check rates |
| Bremerhaven - Pusan | From 700$ | Check rates |
| Fos Sur Mer - Pusan | From 1000$ | Check rates |
| Valencia - Pusan | From 500$ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until January 31, 2024.
Container shipping rates from Pusan (Busan)
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs from Pusan (Busan).
| Pusan - Rotterdam | From 3700$ | Check rates |
| Pusan - Valencia | From 7200$ | Check rates |
| Pusan - Oslo | From 4100$ | Check rates |
| Pusan - Fos Sur Mer | From 5700$ | Check rates |
| Pusan - Helsingborg | From 3800$ | Check rates |
| Pusan - Bremerhaven | From 3400$ | Check rates |
| Pusan - Helsinki | From 3600$ | Check rates |
| Pusan - Genova | From 5600$ | Check rates |
| Pusan - Thessaloniki | From 7200$ | Check rates |
| Pusan - Basel | From 3800$ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until January 31, 2024.
Location of Pusan (Busan) Port
Our World Sea Ports app has all the details you need about the Port of Pusan (Busan).
Scheduled departures and arrivals from and to Pusan (Busan)
Scheduled departures from the port of Pusan (Busan)
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Departure date (approx) | Documents cut-off | Cut-off |
| ZEUS LUMOS | 012W | 23 Jan/2024 | 18 Jan/2024 | 23 Jan/2024 |
| AL JMELIYAN | 027W | 25 Jan/2024 | 22 Jan/2024 | 25 Jan/2024 |
| HMM PROMISE | 036W | 16 Jan/2024 | 15 Jan/2024 | 16 Jan/2024 |
Scheduled arrivals to the port of Pusan (Busan)
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Arrival date (estimated) |
| CMA CGM CONCORDE | 29 | 22 Jan/2024 |
| CMA CGM GEORG FORSTER | 0FLGME1MA | 29 Feb/2024 |
| CMA CGM GALAPAGOS | 0MEHPW | 05 Mar/2024 |
How long does it take to move cargo from Pusan (Busan) to Europe in 2024?
| Port of origin | Country of destination | Port of destination | Transit time (days) |
| Pusan (Busan) | Germany | Hamburg | 63 |
| Pusan (Busan) | Belgium | Antwerpen | 60 |
| Pusan (Busan) | France | Marseille | 60 |
| Pusan (Busan) | Netherlands | Rotterdam | 59 |
| Pusan (Busan) | Italy | Venice | 58 |
| Pusan (Busan) | Spain | Barcelona | 57 |
Longest transit time from Pusan (Busan) via Cape of Good Hope
The average container shipping time from Pusan (Busan) to Hamburg is 63 days.
Shortest container transit time from Pusan (Busan) via Cape of Good Hope
Currently, a container transit time from Pusan (Busan) to Antwerpen and from Pusan (Busan) to Marseille is 60 days. At an average of 59 and 58 days, the shipping routes are from Pusan (Busan) to Rotterdam and from Pusan (Busan) to Venice. The next quickest alternative is the route from Pusan (Busan) to Barcelona, which takes 57 days.
Using the SeaRates Tracking System and tools, you will receive real-time information about your shipment, including shipment status, transit time, and more, on the cargo tracking from or to the port of Pusan (Busan) using a variety of shipping options.
Top 5 container shipping routes to Pusan (Busan)
| Origin | Destination |
| Rotterdam | Pusan (Busan) |
| Hamburg | Pusan (Busan) |
| Antwerpen | Pusan (Busan) |
| Valencia | Pusan (Busan) |
| Genova | Pusan (Busan) |
You can find a freight rate for your route on SeaRates. If you would like to receive a customized quote, please send a request, and our manager will contact you and provide a personalized offer based on your shipping requirements.
