Sea Freight
Full containers from Jebel Ali to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), with delivery to your door through our partner office.
- Options: 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers, plus flat racks and open tops
- Average transit: confirmed with each quote
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Shipping from Dubai to Indonesia
Full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Indonesia, cleared and delivered by our network partner office in Indonesia.
Overview
Shipping from Dubai to Indonesia
MegaSpeed Cargo ships full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Indonesia. Containers sail from Jebel Ali to Tanjung Priok in Jakarta or Tanjung Perak in Surabaya, usually after a transhipment, and air cargo flies to Jakarta. Our network partner office in Indonesia handles customs clearance and delivery, and we confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Tanjung Priok in Jakarta is Indonesia's busiest port and Tanjung Perak serves Surabaya and East Java. Most services tranship in Singapore or Port Klang.
Our clients ship machinery, recyclables, building products, re-export goods and household goods for families moving home to Indonesia. Send us the details for a quote on current sailings.
- Ports
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Surabaya (Tanjung Perak)
- Airports
- Jakarta (CGK), Surabaya (SUB)
- In Indonesia
- Network partner office for clearance and delivery
- Transit
- Confirmed with each quote
- Driving side
- Left: right-hand-drive vehicles
- Experience
- 40+ years in the industry
Services
Freight services from Dubai to Indonesia
Most cargo to Indonesia goes by sea in full containers. Air suits urgent parts and smaller, high-value shipments of 45 kg and up.
Air Freight
Air cargo from Dubai to Jakarta.
- Average transit: confirmed with each quote
- Minimum: 45 kg chargeable weight
Vehicle Shipping
Vehicles in containers or by RoRo where a sailing suits, and by air for urgent units. Check the Indonesia import rules first.
- Capacity: up to 6 cars in a 40ft container
- Also: RoRo where a sailing runs, or air for urgent units
Cars by Air
When a vehicle is needed quickly, we fly it from Dubai as air cargo, secured on an aircraft pallet.
Best for: high-value cars and urgent deliveries
Car shipping by airConsolidation
Buying from several suppliers in Dubai or Sharjah? We collect from each one, check the goods against your list and ship them together under one set of documents.
Best for: buyers sourcing from more than one supplier
Consolidation servicesHeavy Machinery
Construction and industrial machinery on flat racks, open tops or RoRo to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok).
Best for: construction, mining and farm equipment
Heavy machinery shippingRoute and transit
How cargo travels from Dubai to Indonesia
Containers leave Jebel Ali on a direct service or change vessel at a hub on the way. We pick the routing by sailing dates and the delivery address.
- Jebel Ali, DubaiExport clearance and loading at our Jebel Ali facility.
- At seaDirect service or a transhipment on the way, depending on the sailing.
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)Discharge and customs clearance in Indonesia.
- Your doorDelivery anywhere in Indonesia.
| Route | Mode | Average transit |
|---|---|---|
| Jebel Ali to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) | Sea | Confirmed with each quote |
| Dubai to Jakarta | Air | Confirmed with each quote |
Transit depends on the routing, the border or the sailing and flight schedule, so we confirm it with each quote.
Vehicles
Shipping a car from Dubai to Indonesia
Indonesia drives on the left and generally bans used car imports, so cars from the UAE are rarely possible.
Indonesia vehicle rules
- Drives on the left
- Used car imports are generally banned
- High duty and luxury tax on cars
- Registration needs the import approval
How we ship it
- In a container: up to 6 cars in a 40ft
- RoRo where a sailing suits
- By air when the car is needed quickly
- Our partner office clears the car and hands over the release papers
Send us the car details before you buy. Most vehicles from the UAE cannot be registered in Indonesia without approval.
Customs and documents
Indonesia customs and paperwork
Indonesia's Directorate General of Customs and Excise clears imports. Duty depends on the HS code, and VAT and income tax are charged on top.
Duties and taxes
- Customs duty by HS code
- VAT (PPN) on the import value
- Prepaid income tax (PPh 22) on most imports
- Port, handling and broker charges on arrival
Documents we need
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- Importer's identification number (NIB) and tax number
- Certificate of origin
- Import approvals for regulated goods
Check before you buy
- Many goods need import approval
- Used goods are restricted
- Food needs BPOM approval
- Some products need SNI certification
What we ship
What our clients ship to Indonesia
Our clients in Indonesia are importers, contractors, dealers and families. These are the goods we move most often.
- Machinery
- Plastics and chemicals
- Aluminium and metals
- Spare parts
- Re-export goods
- Personal effects
- Household goods
- Samples
How it works
Shipping to Indonesia step by step
One team from quote to delivery, and one person to call.
- 01
Tell us the cargo
Send the goods, the pickup point in the UAE and the delivery town in Indonesia. Photos or a packing list help.
- 02
Quote and routing
We suggest sea or air and the best gateway, and quote the Dubai side and the arrival side separately.
- 03
Paperwork first
We check the importer's details, any permits and the vehicle rules before anything is loaded.
- 04
Pickup and loading
We collect in the UAE, load at our Jebel Ali facility and send you photos of the cargo as it is loaded.
- 05
Transit updates
You get the Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, then updates from departure to arrival.
- 06
Clearance and delivery
Our network partner office in Indonesia clears the cargo and delivers it.
Asia
More destinations in Asia
We ship from Dubai to these Asian countries, with network partner offices on the ground.
FAQ
Shipping from Dubai to Indonesia: common questions
How long does shipping from Dubai to Indonesia take?
It depends on the routing and the sailing. Sea freight to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) takes from several days to a few weeks, and air cargo takes a few days. We confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Do you have an office in Indonesia?
We work with a network partner office in Indonesia that clears and delivers our clients' cargo. Our Dubai team manages the booking, export clearance and your updates.
Which Indonesian ports do you ship to?
Tanjung Priok in Jakarta and Tanjung Perak in Surabaya, usually after a transhipment in Singapore or Port Klang.
Can I ship my household goods home to Indonesia?
Yes. We ship household goods and personal effects for families moving home. Returning residents may qualify for relief, which customs decides.
Can I ship a car from Dubai to Indonesia?
Usually not. Indonesia generally bans used car imports and drives on the left.
Is there a minimum for air freight?
Yes, 45 kg chargeable weight. We are a freight forwarder, not a courier, so we do not move documents or small parcels. Chargeable weight is the actual weight or the volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
Get a Free Quote
Request a shipping quote from Dubai
Leave your name, a WhatsApp number or email, and a short note on what you need. Our team will come back to you with a tailored quote.
- 40+ years of shipping experience
- Sea, air, RoRo and heavy machinery freight
- Real answers on WhatsApp, not just a form
Call +971 4 344 6289 or +971 50 646 3985, or email enquiries@megaspeedcargo.com.