In today's booming global trade, maritime transportation, as the “lifeline” of international trade, carries the dreams of countless Chinese enterprises to go to sea. Whether it is a large manufacturer or small cross-border e-commerce sellers, all rely on efficient and safe maritime logistics to deliver products to the global market. Among them, Indonesia, as the most promising emerging market in Southeast Asia, is attracting more and more Chinese furniture enterprises to layout, and shelves, as a home, storage, supermarkets just need products, export demand continues to grow.
How to make China-made shelves enter Indonesia market efficiently and at low cost? Sea freight LCL / FCL + double clear to the door line has become the preferred program of many sellers. In this article, we will analyze the core advantages and operation process of this logistics mode, which will help you to develop Indonesia market easily!
First, why choose “double clearing to the door” shipping line?
1. What is “Double Clearance to Door”?
Double Clearance“ means that customs clearance in exporting country and customs clearance in importing country are all completed by the logistics service provider, and customers do not need to deal with complicated customs declaration, tax payment and other processes; ”Door to Door“ means that the goods are transported directly from the warehouse in China to the customer's designated address in Indonesia, thus realizing the ”Door to Door" shipping service. “Door-to-door” one-stop delivery is realized.
2. Core Advantages
✅ Saving effort: no need to deal with the customs documents of both countries, reducing the risk of compliance.
✅ Controllable cost: tax-package mode, avoiding hidden costs, more transparent logistics costs.
✅ Efficient and stable: dedicated direct flights, reduce transit, reduce the risk of cargo loss and delay.
✅ Flexible Adaptation: Support LCL and FCL to meet the needs of different shipments.
LCL vs. FCL, how to choose?
Comparison items LCL FCL
Applicable cargo volume Cargo less than LCL (<20CBM) Cargo volume is bigger (≥20CBM)
Cost Charge by volume, suitable for small batch LCL, lower unit price
Timeliness Need to wait for LCL, a little slower Individually loaded, faster direct delivery
Security Need to be consolidated with other cargoes Individually loaded, low risk of cargo damage
Suggestion:
Small quantity trial order → choose LCL to reduce cost.
Stabilize large quantity shipment → choose LCL, improve logistics efficiency.
China Shelves exported to Indonesia shipping process
Domestic pickup: logistics provider door-to-door receipt of goods, provide free warehousing, cargo inspection, packaging services.
Export customs declaration: professional team to deal with China export customs clearance documents (such as packing list, invoice, commodity inspection, etc.).
Sea transportation:
LCL: goods share containers with other merchants, cost sharing.
FCL: Exclusive containers, direct to Indonesian ports (e.g. Jakarta, Surabaya).
Customs clearance in Indonesia: the logistics provider completes the import declaration and pays taxes (DDP mode) to ensure compliance with customs.
Last-minute delivery: Delivery to customer's warehouse or store through local logistics network in Indonesia.
Full time limitation:
Consolidated container: about 18-25 days
Full container: about 15-20 days
Fourth, why is the Indonesian market worth laying out?
Demographic dividend: Indonesia has a population of 270 million, with strong consumer demand and an annual growth of more than 10% in the household goods market.
E-commerce outbreak: TikTok Shop, Shopee and other platforms to promote online shopping, shelves and other household products are hot.
Policy support: China - ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) to reduce tariff barriers, trade facilitation.
V. How to choose a reliable maritime logistics service provider?
Well-qualified: with international freight forwarding qualification (NVOCC), familiar with China-Indonesia customs policy.
Service Coverage: Provide headway ocean transportation + overseas warehouses + tailing delivery of the whole chain of services.
Case experience: we have successful cases of exporting furniture products to Indonesia, so as to avoid the risk of container being detained.
After-sale guarantee: transparent logistics tracking system and perfect loss compensation mechanism.
