Today, as global trade is booming, shipping, as the "artery" of international trade, carries the dream of countless Chinese manufacturing going global. How can an ordinary Chinese shelf safely reach Indonesian consumers across the ocean? This is inseparable from an efficient and reliable shipping logistics system.
For cross-border e-commerce sellers or foreign trade companies, the Indonesian market is becoming a growth point that cannot be ignored. As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia has strong consumer demand and huge potential in the e-commerce market. How to efficiently transport Chinese shelves, furniture and other goods to Indonesia and ensure smooth customs clearance and timely delivery is a core issue that many sellers are concerned about.
1. Why choose the "double clearance to door" shipping line?
1. What is "double clearance to door"?
"Double clearance" means customs clearance in the exporting country + customs clearance in the importing country. The whole process is handled by the logistics service provider, and the seller does not need to handle the complicated customs declaration, tax payment and other processes by themselves; "to door" means that the goods are delivered directly from the Chinese warehouse to the Indonesian customers, realizing "door-to-door" delivery.
2. Advantage analysis
✅ Save time and effort: No need to handle customs procedures in both countries by yourself, reducing compliance risks.
✅ Controllable costs: including tax and customs clearance, avoiding hidden costs.
✅ Efficient and stable: dedicated line transportation, reducing transit delays and ensuring the safety of goods.
2. Ocean shipping method: How to choose LCL vs. FCL?
1. LCL - suitable for small and medium-sized sellers
Applicable scenarios: small quantity (less than a full container), such as samples and small batch orders.
Advantages: charging by volume, reducing costs and flexible delivery.
Suggestions: if the goods are fragile or require special protection, the packaging needs to be strengthened.
2. FCL - suitable for large quantities of goods
Applicable scenarios: sufficient quantity (20GP/40HQ container), such as large sellers with stable supply chain.
Advantages: exclusive container, reducing the number of handling times and reducing the risk of cargo damage.
Suggestions: can be used with Indonesian overseas warehouses to prepare goods in advance and improve the efficiency of last-mile delivery.
3. The whole process of China-Indonesia sea freight line
Domestic pickup: logistics companies pick up goods at home and provide packaging and boxing services.
Export customs declaration: logistics companies complete China export customs clearance on behalf of others.
Ocean transportation: depart from Chinese ports (such as Shenzhen and Ningbo) and go directly to ports such as Jakarta/Surabaya in Indonesia through the Strait of Malacca.
Indonesia customs clearance: professional teams handle import customs declaration and tax payment (DDP terms).
Last-mile delivery: delivered to customers through local logistics or overseas warehouses.
4. Why is the Indonesian market worth investing in?
Demographic dividend: 270 million people, e-commerce penetration rate continues to grow.
Policy support: The Indonesian government encourages cross-border e-commerce, and the customs clearance process is gradually optimized.
Consumer demand: There is a strong demand for household goods, shelves and other products, and cost-effective Chinese products are popular.
5. How to choose a reliable sea freight logistics service provider?
Complete qualifications: Possess international freight forwarding qualifications and be familiar with China-Indonesia customs policies.
Stable timeliness: fixed shipping schedules are provided, and the entire logistics track can be tracked.
Complete services: support one-stop services such as LCL/FCL, double clearance to door, and overseas warehouse transit.
