Indonesia
Air freight, sea freight and customs in Jakarta
Jakarta combines Indonesia's busiest airport with Tanjung Priok, the country's main container port.
Services in Jakarta
- Air freight in JakartaAir freight for time-critical and high-value cargo between Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Sea freight in JakartaFCL and LCL sea freight on the main trade lanes, with pre-carriage and on-carriage by road or rail.
- Customs clearance in JakartaImport and export clearance by our in-house customs teams in 8 countries and by partner teams in the Ziem network.
Airports, seaports and connections in Jakarta
- AirportSoekarno-Hatta
CGK - SeaportTanjung Priok
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), in Tangerang west of Jakarta, is Indonesia's busiest airport and its main air cargo gateway, with a large cargo area handling international and domestic freight. Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) in east Jakarta serves mainly domestic and charter flights. Sea freight runs through Tanjung Priok, the country's main container port, which includes terminals such as Jakarta International Container Terminal and the newer New Priok Container Terminal 1 at Kalibaru. Jakarta is therefore the starting point for most international air and sea freight to and from western Java.
The Jakarta-Cikampek toll road and its elevated section connect Tanjung Priok and Jakarta with the industrial belt of Bekasi, Cikarang and Karawang, while the Jakarta Outer Ring Road and the airport toll road link CGK with the port. The Cikarang Dry Port provides an inland container facility close to the factories. The Trans-Java toll network runs east to Central and East Java. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Greater Jakarta.
Industries in Jakarta and how we support them
Greater Jakarta is Indonesia's largest consumer market and manufacturing base. The industrial estates of Bekasi, Cikarang and Karawang, such as Jababeka, MM2100 and KIIC, host car and motorcycle plants, electronics, chemicals and consumer goods makers, while Tangerang has footwear, food and plastics. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight via CGK on our own air waybills, Next Flight Out for line-down parts, On-Board Couriers for critical items and FCL or LCL sea freight via Tanjung Priok. Customs clearance is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures, including the review of import restrictions before shipment.
Operational logistics facts for Jakarta
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) | General cargo, spare parts, e-commerce, perishables | Indonesia's main international air cargo gateway |
| Port of Tanjung Priok (JICT, NPCT1 and other terminals) | FCL and LCL worldwide | Indonesia's main container port, close to the Jakarta industrial belt |
| Cikarang Dry Port | Inland container handling | Container facility next to the Bekasi and Cikarang estates |
| Bekasi, Cikarang and Karawang industrial estates | Automotive, electronics, chemicals, consumer goods | Toll road connection to both CGK and Tanjung Priok |
Customs clearance in Indonesia
Ziem network
Customs clearance in Indonesia is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from Indonesia we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Indonesia need a business identification number (NIB) that also serves as the importer ID.
Frequently asked questions
Do you fly cargo from Jakarta on your own air waybills?
Yes. Ziem Logistics has direct airline access and issues its own air waybills for shipments from CGK. We book the airline, prepare the export documents and arrange the hand-over at the cargo terminal.
Can you get an urgent part to a plant in Cikarang or Karawang?
Yes. With Next Flight Out we book the first suitable flight into CGK and pre-lodge the import data, then truck the part to the plant via the toll road network. For the most critical cases an On-Board Courier carries it by hand.
Does the rainy season affect pick-ups and deliveries in Jakarta?
The rainy season, roughly from November to March, can cause flooding that blocks roads and slows traffic around the port and the airport. We plan with buffers in this period and inform you early if a pick-up or delivery is at risk.
Who clears imports at CGK and Tanjung Priok?
Clearance with the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (Bea Cukai) is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. Declarations are filed electronically in the CEISA system, and you deal only with Ziem Logistics.
What does an importer in Jakarta need before goods arrive?
The importer needs a business identification number (NIB), which also serves as the importer ID. Many goods are subject to import restrictions (lartas), such as import approvals or mandatory SNI standards. We check this during tariff classification, before the goods ship.
Why are some shipments in Jakarta selected for physical inspection?
Bea Cukai assigns each declaration to a risk lane, and shipments in the red lane are physically inspected. Correct tariff codes, complete documents and consistent values reduce the risk of queries. We review the file with you before the goods arrive.