Indonesia
Air freight, sea freight and customs in Semarang
Semarang is Central Java's port city, with furniture and garment exporters.
Services in Semarang
- Air freight in SemarangAir freight for time-critical and high-value cargo between Europe, the Americas and Asia.
- Sea freight in SemarangFCL and LCL sea freight on the main trade lanes, with pre-carriage and on-carriage by road or rail.
- Customs clearance in SemarangImport 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 Semarang
- AirportSemarang
SRG - SeaportTanjung Emas
Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport (SRG) is Semarang's airport, with domestic flights and a limited number of international services. For long-haul air freight, shipments usually connect via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta or Juanda International Airport (SUB) in Surabaya. Sea freight runs through Tanjung Emas, the main port of Central Java, which handles containers and connects with regional hubs.
The Trans-Java toll road connects Semarang with Jakarta to the west and Surabaya to the east, and toll roads lead south to Solo and inland Central Java. The northern coast rail line runs through Semarang. Roads link the city with the furniture centre of Jepara, the Kendal Industrial Park and the Batang Industrial Estate. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Semarang and Central Java.
Industries in Semarang and how we support them
Central Java has a strong furniture and wood products industry, especially in Jepara, known for carved teak furniture, and in Semarang itself. The province has also attracted garment and footwear plants and general manufacturing to new estates such as the Kendal Industrial Park and the Batang Industrial Estate. Ziem Logistics supports these exporters with FCL and LCL sea freight via Tanjung Emas, air freight via SRG, CGK or SUB on our own air waybills, and Next Flight Out for urgent machinery parts. Customs clearance is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
Operational logistics facts for Semarang
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Tanjung Emas | FCL and LCL for furniture and garments | Main container port of Central Java |
| Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport (SRG) | Domestic and regional air freight | Local airport with connections to Jakarta and Surabaya |
| Kendal Industrial Park and Batang Industrial Estate | Garments, footwear, manufacturing | New estates within trucking range of Tanjung Emas |
| Jepara furniture cluster | Teak and wooden furniture | Export flows by container via Tanjung Emas |
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
Can you fly cargo from Semarang directly?
Some routings are possible from SRG, but most international air freight connects via CGK or SUB. We compare the options for each booking and fly on our own air waybill.
Can you send garment or footwear samples from Central Java by air?
Yes. Samples can go as air freight via SRG or CGK, or with an On-Board Courier when they must be hand-delivered. We arrange pick-up in Semarang, Kendal or Batang.
Do you handle urgent parts for factories in Central Java?
Yes. We book Next Flight Out into the most suitable airport, have the part cleared and arrange direct delivery to the plant. For critical cases an On-Board Courier carries the part by hand.
Can customs be cleared at Tanjung Emas for goods destined for Central Java?
Yes. A partner team in the Ziem network clears the goods with Bea Cukai at Tanjung Emas, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. After release, we deliver to your site.
What documents do furniture exports from Jepara or Semarang need?
Wooden furniture exports need the commercial invoice, packing list and correct tariff codes, and typically proof of legal timber origin under Indonesia's timber legality system. Some destinations also require fumigation. We check the requirements before filing the export declaration.
Does tidal flooding in Semarang affect customs or port operations?
Tidal flooding can affect roads and areas around the port. It does not change customs procedures, but it can delay trucking. We monitor conditions and adjust pick-ups and deliveries where needed.