Door to Door & DDP Shipping from China to Indonesia

In recent years, with the deepening of trade between China and ASEAN countries, Indonesia has become one of the important markets for Chinese manufacturing exports. From electronic products, household goods to mechanical equipment and textiles, Chinese products have strong competitiveness in the Indonesian market. In order to complete export operations more efficiently, door to door shipping from China to Indonesia has become the first choice of more and more foreign trade companies.

The door-to-door shipping method from China to Indonesia is the same as the ordinary method, which is mainly divided into the following modes of transportation:

(FCL & LCL) Sea Freight from China to Indonesia

Main ports: China’s departure ports include Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Shanghai, etc.; Indonesia’s destination ports are most common in Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Surabaya (Surabaya) and Medan (Belawan).
Suitable goods: FCL is suitable for large or heavy goods, and LCL is suitable for small and medium quantities.
Shipping time: usually 12-20 days (depending on the port of departure and the port of destination).
Advantages: economical freight and strong stability.

Air Freight from China to Indonesia

Major airports: Guangzhou Baiyun, Shenzhen Baoan, Shanghai Pudong in China, Jakarta Soekarno–Hatta International Airport in Indonesia.
Transportation time: 3-7 days.
Suitable goods: electronic products and medical products with high timeliness requirements.

Express transportation from China to Indonesia

Service providers: DHL, UPS, FedEx.
Suitable goods: e-commerce goods and small parcels weighing less than 50kg.
Service mode: including customs clearance, tax, door-to-door delivery, fast and convenient.

Door to Door Shipping from China to Indonesia

Door to door shipping refers to the whole process of logistics services from the Chinese shipper’s warehouse to the door until the goods are delivered to the designated address of the Indonesian consignee. The service content usually includes: picking up goods, export customs declaration, international transportation, Indonesian import customs clearance, tax prepayment, local delivery and other links. The whole process is fully operated by the freight forwarder or logistics company, and the customer does not need to intervene in the middle.

Door-to-door Shipping from China to Indonesia is suitable for the following scenarios:

• Buyers who lack international logistics experience, avoid tedious links such as customs clearance and docking;
• Cross-border e-commerce and distribution customers, hope for fast and stable delivery;
• Bulk goods or project-based orders require one-stop service support;
• Factories or foreign trade companies hope to enhance customer experience through door-to-door services.

Among Southeast Asian countries, Indonesia has a vast territory and many islands, and logistics challenges are relatively large. Choosing a reliable door-to-door service can greatly reduce transportation risks and improve delivery efficiency.

Door to Door Shipping Process from China to Indonesia

The following is the door to door shipping process from China to Indonesia, applicable to sea, air and DDP services:

1. Confirm cargo information and quotation
   The customer provides a cargo list, packaging size, gross weight, departure and destination, and the Chinese freight forwarding company provides a transportation plan and full-chain quotation according to the needs.
2. Pick up the goods at the door or deliver to the warehouse
   If the customer is in China, the freight forwarder can arrange door-to-door pickup; the customer can also deliver the goods to the designated warehouse.
3. China export customs declaration and transportation
   The freight forwarder assists in completing China’s export customs declaration procedures and transports the goods from China to Indonesia by sea/air.
4. Indonesia customs clearance and tax payment
   After arriving in Indonesia, the freight forwarder is responsible for completing import customs clearance and prepaying or paying customs duties on behalf of the recipient (mainly DDP mode).
5. Local delivery to the final address
   After customs clearance is completed, arrange local transportation to deliver the goods to the recipient, which can be a company, store or residential address.

Trade Terms for Door to Door Shipping from China to Indonesia: DDU vs. DDP

When considering door to door shipping from China to Indonesia, two common terms appear: DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), and most people will choose the DDP term.

DDU means that the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the buyer’s location, but does not bear the import duties and taxes. Once the goods arrive, the buyer is responsible for these costs.

DDP includes all freight, duties and taxes, which means that the seller bears all responsibilities before the goods arrive at the buyer’s location. This is usually the preferred option for buyers to facilitate cost planning.

DDP Shipping from China to Indonesia

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) transportation is an upgraded form of door-to-door service. The freight forwarder or seller bears all costs and responsibilities such as transportation, tariffs, customs clearance, etc., and the recipient does not need to handle any procedures.

Learn more: DDP Shipping from China

Advantages of DDP transportation service:

• Customs clearance and tax are included, and customers do not need Indonesian import qualifications
• One-price settlement, transparent fees and no hidden costs
• Applicable to e-commerce parcels, small and medium-sized enterprises and B2B goods
• Supports customized labels, stickers, packaging and other value-added services

Basenton Logistics provides DDP dedicated line services from China (Guangzhou, Yiwu, Shenzhen, Ningbo, etc.) to Indonesia, covering various forms such as full cabinets, LCL, air transportation, dedicated express delivery, etc., and has a local customs clearance team and delivery capabilities in Indonesia, which can effectively improve transportation efficiency and reduce risks.

The cost of various modes of shipping from China to Indonesia varies. You can refer to the table below, which includes the cost of sea, air, door to door, and DDP.

The following are the estimated shipping times from major ports/airports in China to Indonesia under common shipping methods:

How to choose a freight forwarding company from China to Indonesia

Shipping from China to Indonesia involves customs, documents, language and other aspects, so it is crucial to choose an experienced freight forwarding company.

When choosing a logistics service provider, it is recommended to focus on the following points:

• Whether it is familiar with the Indonesian market and customs clearance process;
• Whether it can provide full-chain services such as DDP and door-to-door;
• Whether there is a local Indonesian cooperative delivery team or customs clearance agent;
• Whether it can issue formal documents and tracking services;
• Whether it has a transparent price and a fast-response customer service team.

If you are looking for a reliable logistics partner, Basenton Logistics is your trustworthy choice. We have many years of experience in Southeast Asian line operations, providing a variety of services including FCL, LCL, air transportation, dedicated lines, DDP and door-to-door, ensuring that your goods are delivered to Indonesian customers smoothly, safely and in a timely manner.