Charging cables are a hot-selling item in Indonesia's e-commerce market. Many sellers choose to stock them in local warehouses for faster delivery. But how much does it actually cost to send a batch of cables to an Indonesia warehouse? And what's the real difference between LCL (Less than Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load)?
Let's break down the numbers clearly for both scenarios.
Step 1: Where is your cargo right now? The cost logic is completely different.
Scenario A: Your goods are in China – You need sea freight to Indonesia, then warehouse entry.
Scenario B: Your goods are already in Indonesia – You need local delivery to the warehouse (e.g., returns, relabeling).
Don't mix up the two – the pricing structures are different.
Scenario A: Shipping from China (Most Common)
You pay two parts: sea freight + warehouse handling fees.
1. Sea Freight (DDP – Delivered Duty Paid)
Charging cables fall under "phone accessories." The rate is approximately 1,780 RMB per cubic meter (CBM). Transit time: 18–22 days.
Rule: 1 CBM max 500 kg. If overweight, billable CBM = actual weight (kg) / 500.
Minimum: 0.3 CBM.
2. Warehouse handling fees (after arrival in Indonesia)
Unloading fee:
FCL 20GP: ~400 RMB/container
FCL 40GP/40HQ: ~600 RMB/container
LCL: Free
Shelving fee (per piece): Charging cables are small.
Mini size (sum of 3 sides ≤60cm): ~0.1 RMB/piece
Small size (sum ≤100cm): ~0.3 RMB/piece
Scenario B: Goods already in Indonesia
Common for returns/re-shelving. You only pay local operation fees:
Unloading fee: same as above – LCL is free.
Return re-shelving: ~1–1.5 RMB/order (+0.5 RMB if quality inspection needed).
Storage fee: Jakarta warehouse ~100 RMB/month/CBM; Tangerang warehouse ~50 RMB/month/CBM.
LCL vs. FCL – Which one should you choose?
Choose LCL if:
Your total volume is under 15 CBM.
You want to test the market with a small batch.
Biggest advantage: Free unloading fee (saves you a few hundred RMB).
Choose FCL if:
Your volume exceeds 20 CBM and sales are stable.
You want the lowest per-unit sea freight cost.
Catch: You pay an extra 400–600 RMB for unloading, so do the math.
Real Example: Shipping 10,000 Charging Cables
Let's say you ship 10,000 cables to Tangerang warehouse.
Single cable size: 15cm × 10cm × 2cm. Weight: 0.1 kg.
Total volume: 0.0003 CBM per cable × 10,000 = 3 CBM
Total weight: 10,000 × 0.1 kg = 1,000 kg
Sea freight: 3 CBM max weight limit is 1,500 kg. Your 1,000 kg is under. 3 CBM × 1,780 RMB = 5,340 RMB
Unloading fee: 3 CBM = LCL → 0 RMB
Shelving fee: Assume small size at 0.3 RMB/piece → 10,000 × 0.3 = 3,000 RMB
Total cost: 5,340 + 3,000 = 8,340 RMB
Average cost per cable (sea freight + warehouse entry): ~0.83 RMB
Summary
Shipping from China: Total = Sea freight (1,780 RMB/CBM) + Unloading (free for LCL) + Shelving (0.1–0.3 RMB/piece)
Goods already in Indonesia: Total = Local unloading (free for LCL) + Shelving fee
To get an accurate quote, prepare these 4 details:
Departure location (China or Indonesia local)
Destination (which warehouse – Jakarta or Tangerang?)
Shipment type (LCL or FCL)
Cargo data (total CBM, total kg, total pieces)
Now you know exactly how to calculate costs. No more surprises. What's your current logistics cost for charging cables to Indonesia? Feel free to share in the comments.
