As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is becoming a hot spot for cross-border e-commerce and foreign trade enterprises. With the in-depth promotion of the “Belt and Road” initiative, the bilateral trade volume between China and Indonesia has been rising year after year, and in 2022, it has reached a record high of $149 billion. This country of thousands of islands, consisting of more than 17,000 islands, not only has a huge consumer market with a population of 270 million, but also shows amazing potential for e-commerce due to the rapid increase in Internet penetration.
However, complex customs policies, decentralized geography and diversified logistics needs have become a roadblock for many Chinese companies entering the Indonesian market. How to choose an efficient and reliable logistics solution? How to avoid the risk of customs clearance? How to realize door-to-door service? This article will provide you with a comprehensive analysis of the China-Indonesia shipping, air transportation services, to help you easily open up the Southeast Asian market.
First, Indonesia sea freight line: the economic choice for large cargoes
For bulk goods and time-sensitive requirements are not high, ocean freight is undoubtedly the most cost-effective choice. At present, China's shipping line to Indonesia is mainly from Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and other major ports, arriving in Jakarta (Jakarta), Surabaya (Surabaya), Bali (Denpasar) and other core ports in Indonesia.
Core advantages of sea transportation line:
Large capacity: a 20-foot container can carry about 28 cubic meters of goods, suitable for furniture, machinery and equipment, and other large items of goods
Obvious cost advantage: the price of sea transportation is about 1/5-1/3 of air transportation, which significantly reduces the logistics cost.
High stability: fixed shipping schedule, relatively less affected by the weather.
Environmental protection and energy saving: carbon emission per unit of cargo is much lower than air transportation.
Statute of limitations reference:
Main ports in China to Jakarta: 20-25 days
To Surabaya/Bali: 25-30 days
Remote islands: 30-45 days (need transit)
Professional advice: For the first time to try sea freight, we suggest choosing “double clearing and tax package” service, the logistics company is responsible for the whole process of China's export customs clearance and Indonesia's import customs clearance, to avoid delays or additional costs due to unfamiliarity with the local customs policy. The whole container service provided by LIKI Logistics can also provide a full set of customs clearance documents such as duty-paid list, customs release form, etc., so that your goods clear customs more smoothly.
Second, Indonesia air transportation line: the double guarantee of time and security
When time is money, air transportation becomes the best choice. China to Indonesia air transportation services are mainly through Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai and other international airports, direct flights to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) and other major aviation hubs.
Outstanding features of the air transportation line:
Extremely fast timeframe: door-to-door delivery in 3-5 days, suitable for samples, urgent shipments and high-value goods.
Intensive flights: High-quality logistics providers such as Rikki Logistics provide six flights per week, realizing daily delivery.
Sensitive cargo special line: special channels can undertake electronic products, cosmetics and other sensitive goods.
Accurate tracking: full visualization tracking, keep track of cargo dynamics.
Air transportation operation process:
Domestic cargo collection (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Huizhou warehouse to receive goods)
Air transportation (direct flight or transit through Singapore/Kuala Lumpur)
Indonesia customs clearance (professional team to handle import procedures)
End delivery (according to customer demand express or special truck delivery)
Industry Insight: Indonesia has special certification requirements for some imported goods, such as SNI certification (Indonesia's national standard), BPOM certification (food and drug regulatory), etc. Choose an experienced logistics service provider, you can avoid the certification risk in advance to ensure smooth customs clearance of goods.
Third, the double clear tax door to door: cross-border logistics of the choice to save heartache
The “Double Clearance Tax Package Door to Door” service has become the preferred program for cross-border merchants, and its core value lies in:
Double clearing service: covering export customs declaration in the country of origin and import customs clearance in the country of destination.
Tax-inclusive discount: freight costs include customs duties, VAT and other taxes, no hidden consumption.
Door to Door Delivery: Direct delivery from China warehouse to customer's designated address in Indonesia.
Trade facilitation: DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) mode, buyers don't need to deal with customs clearance.
Service Comparison Table:
Service type Sea freight line Air freight line Courier service
Time 25-30 days 3-5 days 2-4 days
Price Low Medium High
Suitable for goods Large/bulk urgent/high-value small/samples
Customs clearance mode Double-clearance tax-exclusive Double-clearance tax-exclusive Commercial express customs clearance
Delivery range All boundaries can be reached Major cities Major cities
Recommendation: As a professional carrier focusing on Southeast Asia market, Likki Logistics not only provides standardized sea and air transport services, but also provides customized solutions for special needs, such as:
Warehousing service in Indonesia bonded area
E-commerce platform
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