Cost of Shipping A Container To Indonesia

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Container to Indonesia?

Our international shipping industry offers different options for shipping containers to Indonesia. Here are the details!

Relocating a large container from Indonesia costs between $900 and $1,180. This estimate includes air freight charges only. It does not include the cost of customs clearance, port charges, or insurance. Its closest international seaport is Singapore, 530 nautical miles from Jakarta by sea. The voyage typically takes two to three days (depending on weather conditions). Bringing a container from Indonesia by sea is generally considered the least expensive option. The only major cost involved in this hauling type is the ocean freight, which averages around $1,000.

An alternative option to ship a container from Indonesia would be to fly it to either Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This EXW (Ex Works) flight generally takes only 24 hours to complete. EXW flights carry a much higher moving cost than sea shipments, usually costing around $1,600. The destination should be Singapore or Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia to ship a container from Indonesia by air freight. This is because it has no direct flight to any other international destination. In this instance, it would be best to use a freight forwarder in Jakarta to organize flights from Indonesia to Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.

However, if the recipient has a representative in Indonesia, then an agent could bring the container by road to Jakarta and arrange for it to be flown out.This is known as an FCA (Free Carrier)—Indonesia to Singapore or Malaysia, but very few forwarders offer this service.

Factors that affect the cost of Hauling to Indonesia

Some factors have to be considered when hauling items internationally. The size of the cargo and the distance to be shipped are examples of such factors to consider. Three Movers provides international shipping services, including shipping to Indonesia. First, let us help you understand the factors surrounding shipping costs.

Five main factors would affect the cost of shipping a container, and they are:

The volume and weight of the items to be shipped: The bigger or heavier the cargo, the higher the cost.

The type of transportation used: Transportation of cargo by air is faster but will increase the cost of hauling when compared to relocating by sea.

Distance: The distance between the two countries will affect the shipping cost.

The destination port: The port affects the shipping cost because port fees can vary.

The peak period for shipping items to Indonesia is between July and October, and very busy years can stretch to December. There is usually a lighter peak period between January and February because of the Chinese New Year, and shipping during this period can affect the cost.

Which Size of Container Works Best for Me?

Without experience, estimating the right shipping container size for your cargo will be difficult. Don’t worry; we have simplified the math. The contents of a three-bedroom house can fit into a 20-foot container, assuming the house's occupants weren’t hoarders. A 20-foot container, alternatively, can contain 48,000 bananas or a single car.

If you know your intended cargo is more than this estimation, consider using a 40-foot container.

These estimations assume your items will fill the container. This kind of shipping is termed Full Container Load (FCL). There are situations where a person’s cargo doesn’t fill a container.

Three Movers has provisions for that, called Less Than Container Load (LCL). In LCL, shipments from different clients are aggregated into a single container and exported. The cost of shipping in LCL is calculated using cubic meters.

Average Relocating Rates

Full Container Load (FCL)

FCL shipping is best for transporting many boxes, pallets, and anything that requires a full container to Indonesia of up to 45,000 lbs.

• 20 ft Container $430
• 40 ft Container $480

Less Than Container (LCL)

LCL shipping is a more affordable way to transport less than a container load to Indonesia.

• LCL $54/CBM
• Household Goods $430
• Personal Effects $365

International House Shifting Charges

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• Partial House (2000Lbs & Less) $330
• 1 Bedroom (3850 Lbs) $1225
• 2 Bedroom (4500 Lbs) $2068
• 3+ Bedroom (8750 Lbs) $3205

Container Vehicle Shipping

International auto transport services to Indonesia via RoRo and container ships. Ship cars, trucks, SUVs, ATVs, boats, RV’s, and heavy equipment.

• Sedan (Container) $1157
• SUV (Container) $1225
• Sedan via RORO $685
• SUV via RORO $735

Instant Rates For Shipping Containers To Indonesia

Understanding Different Types of Freight Transportation

The primary freight transportation methods are sea, air, ground, and rail. The first two are the most applicable to international hauling.

Both sea and air freight transportation are used to export items to Indonesia, with sea freight transportation accounting for 90% of all imports.

The choice of method depends on the kind of item being shipped. If the cargo consists of household items or a car, ocean freight moving services are a more suitable option. The cargo is packed and loaded into the container.

The container is then transported by sea, arriving at the seaport, where it is offloaded, cleared by the authorities, and sent to the intended destination. As the country is made up of small islands, it might be transported by a smaller shipping vessel.

Freight transportation by air is also an option. It can be quicker than sea transportation, but it is usually more expensive.

Smaller, fragile, or time-sensitive items will benefit from air freight shipping service.

Additional Expenses

There are usually additional shipping costs when shipping a container anywhere. The extra shipping costs to expect are:

Insurance: Although insuring items adds to the overall cost of shipping, they are vital in providing much-needed cover for your cargo.

Custom fees: Indonesia has import fees ranging from 0% for books and electronics to 40% for other items. A fixed Value Added Tax (VAT) of 10% is also on all imported goods. All these fees add to the shipping cost.

Inspection: You might be charged for inspecting the shipped items.

General Rate Increase (GRI): This is an adjustment of freight rates across specific trade routes. If the demand for relocating on a route increases, shipping costs might also increase.

Moving costs might also increase if routes have security challenges like piracy or insecurity at docks.

Delivery Times: The delivery times can add to shipping costs. Choosing express shipping will have additional costs.

What is the cost of moving a car to Indonesia?

The estimated cost to ship a car from the USA to Indonesia is $1,938.00 -$3,004.00, based on a 50′ container load.

The estimate includes the shipping cost and taxes/duties/fees that may apply when importing into Indonesia. The cost will vary depending on the port.

For example, as of 2011, it is reported that Jakarta, Indonesia, charges $1,000 for a 10′ container and $1,500 for a 40′ container in port fees alone.

If you want to ship any household items overseas, we recommend using a free quote service that ships worldwide.

How much does it cost to ship a 20FT container overseas?

This is a question we hear maybe once or twice a day, and it probably deserves more than just a brief answer, hence the following guidelines:

Your 20-ft shipping container price estimate will be between $750 and $1,500, depending on the miles traveled and the number of days taken.

Many shipping lines have a fixed basic freight price for all customers, but in the case of a round-the-world shipment, several factors can increase or decrease the basic freight cost.

For example, if you are shipping from North America and have a break in European transit, this adds mileage. Also, when goods are shipped from Asia to Europe, this will cause additional charges. These charges are called 'demurrage' and can be very costly.

A 20-foot container is typically the size of a standard household or office moving van or perhaps an apartment building's storage locker; however, some containers are larger (up to 40 feet), and some are smaller (10-15 feet).

How much does it cost for a 40FT?

The cost of shipping a 40ft container overseas depends on the destination country and what is being dispatched. For example, if you were to ship a 40ft container of household effects, it would take about 4-6 weeks to get there.

This type of freight would cost approximately $2,500-$3,000, including ocean freight and destination port service fees.

We hope this information was helpful. If you need more information, don't hesitate to contact us or use our quote form.

Average Container Shipping Rates Estimates

FCL shipping is best for transporting lots of boxes, pallets, and anything that requires a full container shipping to Indonesia of up to 45,000 lbs.

LCL shipping is a more affordable way to transport less than container load shipments to Indonesia.

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TYPES OF SHIPPING FREIGHT

Four types of freight shipping services can be shipped to Indonesia.

Airfreight

The cost of air freighting a 20ft container to Indonesia is about $2,000. The price can be reduced by moving more volume. But there's no way around the basic charge of $1,500 for the initial 20-footer (which weighs approximately 6 tons). You might get this down to nearer 4 or 5 tons, but you'll pay a fairly hefty premium for it.

The alternative is to use sea freight, which can reduce the cost to $1,000—sometimes even less.

The key difference between air and sea transportation as far as shipping containers are concerned is that it's much cheaper to ship items by sea than by air.

The reason for this is that the sea freight shipping companies have a much larger volume, and they're able to negotiate lower fees than their air freight counterparts,

Ocean freight

It's not just about the cost. It is also about how much you are willing to risk losing your goods, and it's more than likely that there will be no compensation for your loss if it happens.

So, before you entrust someone with your valuable fleet of containers full of cargo or consumer goods, please be sure to read this article first.

The sad fact is that most people who use freight services are unaware of what might happen to their shipment and, therefore, do not take the required precautions.

They simply assume that they must go online, find a quote for containers to Indonesia, and use the cheapest option. Well, it's not that simple at all. Here are some reasons why you should think twice before using any freight forwarder/shipping company:

• Most exporters in Indonesia hardly ever advise their customers about what to do when an import container is full of goods. They merely give them the name of the person responsible for the shipment and never speak to them again after that, not even when it turns out that your container is lost or stolen.
• Many 'freight forwarders' online offer extremely low rates for shipping containers to Indonesia. This may seem like a good deal at first, but you will soon find out that these companies are not what they appear to be.
• Unfortunately, all too often, the end client never sees the actual rates for shipping containers to Indonesia until well after the container has arrived in Jakarta. These freight forwarders (or 'friendly forwarders') usually create an invoice with very little money to make the total look attractive.

Land Freight

There are many land freight options for shipping cargo. Other factors need to be considered when looking for a cheap option to have your product delivered, one of them being the type of car used for transportation.

For example, the cost is usually much cheaper if the load is transferred by trucks instead of trains or bulk.

Also, you should keep in mind that many large companies are willing to pay a few cents more for this type of transportation so they can have their logo branded on the side of the car.

What are the Loading and delivery options?

In this process, we have to deal with multiple carriers. We have to book a slot from the nearest international container station and leave the container there for loading by one of the container operators or forwarders.

In most cases, they will take care of selecting an appropriate vessel based on your requirements. If you want it faster, then at least FCL(Full Container Load) will be required (45 days from door to door). If it is urgent and within 20 days, then LCL(Less than a container load) might be the right option(45 days from seaport to seaport).

After that, we have to book a slot to deliver the container along with all the custom papers and documents to the nearest international container station, or you can also take it directly to your own place.

The charges for this will be much lower because, in this case, the carrier has already changed directions on his journey.

Less than Container Load

Less than container load (LCL) is the term used to describe any number of products or items that are loaded into an overseas container shipping service container without having to fill the entire space.

Because of this, it takes on the cost of shipping one full container load (FCL). Accordingly, LCL container shipping costs are cheaper than FCL shipping containers.

Full Container Load

A Full Container Load or FCL is a container loaded with cargo to its maximum capacity. The shipper/producer or a representative will usually load the FCL. The person in charge of loading the container is referred to as a stevedore.

In general, an FCL consists of 20 foot and 40-foot containers. However, less common container types, such as 45-foot and 48-foot containers, are also part of an FCL.

Please note that if you are shipping goods to more than one destination or have goods delivered to several different locations, filling the container with cargo is more beneficial. This will result in a cheaper price per KG of transported freight.

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