Surabaya, Indonesia
Sea freight in Surabaya
We book FCL and LCL sea freight for shippers and consignees in Surabaya, via Tanjung Perak. Pre-carriage, on-carriage by road or rail and the customs entries are planned together with the ocean booking.
Airports, seaports and connections in Surabaya
- AirportJuanda International
SUB - SeaportTanjung Perak
Juanda International Airport (SUB), located in Sidoarjo just south of Surabaya, is the main airport of East Java and Indonesia's second major air gateway, with international and domestic cargo flights. For long-haul lanes, shipments often connect via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta or via regional hubs. Sea freight runs through Tanjung Perak, one of Indonesia's largest ports, together with the Teluk Lamong terminal on the Gresik side. Surabaya is also the main sea freight hub for eastern Indonesia.
The Surabaya-Gempol toll road and the Trans-Java toll network link the city with Sidoarjo, Pasuruan, Malang and westwards to Semarang and Jakarta. Toll roads also connect Tanjung Perak and Teluk Lamong with Gresik and the industrial estates. The Suramadu Bridge links Surabaya with Madura. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Surabaya, Sidoarjo, Gresik and Pasuruan.
Operational logistics facts for Surabaya
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Juanda International Airport (SUB) | International and domestic air cargo | Main air gateway for East Java |
| Port of Tanjung Perak and Teluk Lamong terminal | FCL, LCL and domestic shipping | Sea freight hub for East Java and eastern Indonesia |
| JIIPE special economic zone (Gresik) | Industry and port-linked manufacturing | Integrated estate with its own port facilities |
| SIER (Rungkut) and PIER (Pasuruan) | Food, tobacco, chemicals, consumer goods | Industrial estates connected to the port by toll road |
Industries in Surabaya and how we support them
Surabaya and its surroundings form East Java's industrial heart. Industrial estates such as SIER in Rungkut, PIER in Pasuruan and the JIIPE special economic zone in Gresik host food and beverage producers, tobacco and cigarette makers, chemicals, cement and fertiliser plants, and consumer goods manufacturers. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight via SUB on our own air waybills, Next Flight Out for urgent machinery parts, On-Board Couriers for critical components and FCL or LCL sea freight via Tanjung Perak. Customs clearance is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
FCL and LCL via Tanjung Perak
Full containers are booked directly with the shipping line; for smaller volumes we use LCL consolidation services. Pre-carriage from Surabaya to Tanjung Perak, or on-carriage after arrival, is arranged by road or rail as part of the same booking.
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 Surabaya?
Usually Tanjung Perak. Depending on the shipping line and the destination, another port can be faster or more economical; we compare the options when quoting.