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:
- On an OBL, the original bill of lading has to be surrendered first — only then can the release request be filed.
- A late release carries a fixed unit charge, applied per bill of lading number.
- Line up the account details and the document basis before release; missing items mean round after round of top-ups.
2. Document checklist
| Document / letter | Key points |
|---|---|
| Original bill of lading + supporting documents | OBL status only; must be surrendered first |
| LOI + power of attorney + cover letter (three in one) | The carrier supplies the official template |
| Copy of the director's ID document | ID card / driving licence / passport |
| Company NPWP | — |
3. Timing and cut-offs
| Milestone | Notes |
|---|---|
| Carrier's official position | Charge enquiry / release and extension process / required documents (per the carrier's current announcements) |
| Late-release charge | Fixed charge applied per bill of lading number |
4. Where this carrier most often trips people up
- On an OBL the order is fixed: surrender first, apply second — reverse it and the request will not go through.
- Use the carrier's official template for the three-in-one letter — don't put together a format of your own.
- Read the carrier's official guide once before you start; it saves a round of top-ups.
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.