Freight Forwarding in Indonesia
Southeast Asia's largest economy and natural resources hub. We manage imports through Jakarta and Surabaya with full Indonesian customs clearance and island distribution.
Major Ports & Airports
Port of Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) IDDJB
Indonesia's largest port (6+ million TEU/year). Heavily congested. 7–14 day clearance typical.
Port of Surabaya IDSUB
East Java's main port (3+ million TEU/year). Less congested than Jakarta. 5–10 day clearance.
Port of Medan IDMDN
North Sumatra gateway. Bulk cargo and palm oil exports. 5–10 day clearance.
Soekarno-Hatta Airport IDCGK
Jakarta's main international airport (600,000+ metric tons/year cargo). 25km east of Jakarta.
Ngurah Rai Airport IDDPS
Bali's main airport. Growing cargo hub for eastern Indonesia distribution.
Soekarno-Hatta IDCGK
Jakarta airport — international cargo terminal.
Ngurah Rai IDDPS
Bali airport — international cargo terminal.
Medan IDMDN
Medan airport — international cargo terminal.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to
What documents are needed to ship to Indonesia?
Required documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and API (Importer ID). SNI certification is mandatory for many products.
How long does ocean freight take to Indonesia?
Ocean freight from the US West Coast to Jakarta takes 22-30 days. Air freight to Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) takes 3-5 business days.
What are Indonesia's main ports?
Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) handles over 60% of imports. Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) serves East Java. Soekarno-Hatta is the primary cargo airport.
What customs duties apply in Indonesia?
MFN duties range from 0-150%. A 11% VAT applies. ASEAN trade agreements can provide preferential rates.
Does Suaid Global handle SNI certification?
Yes, Suaid Global assists with Indonesian National Standard (SNI) compliance for regulated product categories.
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