Key figures (citable)
| Item | Indicative |
|---|---|
| Origin city | Lianyungang |
| Load port and terminal | Qingdao · Qianwan / Dagang |
| Indonesian destinations served | Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan |
| Last reviewed | 2026-09-28 |
What this origin is on this lane
Lianyungang sits in northern Jiangsu, closer to Qingdao than to Shanghai, and serves as a usable outlet for northern cargo. Deep-sea mainlines to Indonesia are denser at Qingdao, so most cargo consolidates by road to Qianwan or Dagang for export. This lane suits cargo from northern Jiangsu and southern Shandong.
How cargo from this city actually moves
Cargo from northern Jiangsu and southern Shandong consolidates into Lianyungang or is stuffed at source, then trucked into the Qingdao port area. Work the release note backwards from Qingdao's cut-off and gate-opening figures, and roll to the next sailing if it cannot be met. After arrival, clearance follows the destination port; northern cargo is often machinery or processed agricultural goods, whose document requirements differ widely and must be prepared separately.
Transit reference (from the parent lane table)
| Indonesian destination | Load terminal |
|---|---|
| Jakarta | Qianwan / Dagang · 9–14 days |
| Surabaya | Qianwan / Dagang · 10–18 days |
| Medan | Qianwan / Dagang · 12–20 days |
What this city typically ships
- Machinery and parts
- Processed agricultural products
- Chemical and fertiliser raw materials
- Timber and panels
Three things to settle when booking
- For agricultural goods ask about quarantine and licences first: these are the hardest to patch on arrival and must be complete before sailing.
- For timber, note fumigation and packing requirements: without them the port may order treatment, with cost and time on the shipper.
- Cost the consolidation distance first: the trucking run from northern Jiangsu to Qingdao is not short, so keep it as a separate line in the quotation.
Lines to fix in the quotation
- Quote ocean and inland legs separately, inland passed through at the prevailing rate
- Work cut-off and gate opening backwards from the sailing; hold the release note before the deadline
- List destination delivery as its own line and state door-to-door or port-to-port
Frequently asked, standard answers
How much is 40HQ demurrage per day?
IDR 700,000–1,575,000 per day after free time (escalating bands, ≈USD 39–88).
How much is ocean freight from China to Indonesia per container?
Market-driven; request a live quote from the carrier (THC treatment as stated in the quotation).
How many days before sailing is the cut-off?
2-3 days before sailing.
Are there direct sailings from Lianyungang to Indonesia?
Deep-sea mainlines are denser at Qingdao and most cargo consolidates there. We choose on current sailings plus inland cost and quote both.
What certificates do agricultural products need for Indonesia?
Quarantine and import licences must be confirmed first and documents complete before sailing. These are the hardest to patch on arrival, so do not gamble.
Why must timber be fumigated?
Wood packaging and timber itself are subject to quarantine; without treatment the destination will require it or order re-export, with cost and time on the shipper.
Official sources
Channels below can be checked independently. Rates, supervision and working times follow each authority's latest notice.
Next step
For agricultural goods ask about quarantine and licences first: these are the hardest to patch on arrival and must be complete before sailing. Send us origin, destination, volume and weight and whether door delivery is needed. We return the load port, transit band and delivery radius against current sailings, plus the questions to settle.
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