Semarang, Indonesia
Sea freight in Semarang
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Semarang, via Tanjung Emas. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
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.
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 |
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.
From the port to your door in Semarang
We arrange collection of the container or the LCL cargo at Tanjung Emas, customs clearance and delivery to your site in the Semarang area. For exports we organise the pick-up and the delivery to the terminal before the cut-off.
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
Which port is used for sea freight to and from Semarang?
Usually Tanjung Emas. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.