1. Prerequisites — clear these or nothing is released
The problem with a D/O is rarely the volume of paperwork; it is getting stuck on one prerequisite. Until that is cleared, no amount of chasing helps. With this carrier you clear the following first:
- The six originals are lodged as one complete set — miss one and the whole submission has to be redone.
- Soft copies have to follow the submission: you don't lodge and wait, you complete the scanned set proactively.
- The application letter for release without originals must carry stamp duty.
2. Document checklist
| Document / letter | Key points |
|---|---|
| Power of attorney for document collection | Original |
| Application letter for release without originals | Original, with stamp duty affixed |
| Container release application letter | Original |
| Endorsed telex release bill of lading | Original |
| Proof of payment | Original |
| Courier's ID card | Original |
3. Timing and cut-offs
| Milestone | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ports handled | Semarang only |
| Review response | Normally the same day or the next day |
| Follow-up | Complete the full set of soft copies after submission |
4. Where this carrier most often trips people up
- Handled in Semarang only — a Jakarta filing will not be accepted.
- The courier's ID card must be included; it is always checked.
- Send the soft copies straight after lodging: paper files tend to sit for a long time.
5. What comes after the D/O
Receiving the D/O only means the right to take delivery has landed. After that comes PIB (BC 2.0) filing → duty payment → inspection or release → container pick-up and delivery. The D/O file and the customs file are two separate sets, but they share the same core fields (bill of lading number, container number, consignee, tax ID), and any mismatch in those fields sends both ends back and forth for corrections. When we handle a D/O we cross-check both sets of fields together.
D/O requirements at other carriers
This page is compiled from the public rules and the carrier's stated positions seen in day-to-day Indonesian import practice, and is for business reference only; it does not constitute legal, customs or pricing advice. Each carrier's document list, cut-offs and charges change continually, so the carrier's current notice and official announcements always govern; actual charges and accounts follow the carrier's invoice, and this page lists no amounts and no account numbers. Wuhan Freedom International Logistics Co., Ltd. · Licensed PPJK in Indonesia · Jakarta / Semarang / Wuhan.