Key figures (citable)
| Item | Indicative |
|---|---|
| Origin city | Nanjing |
| Load port and terminal | Shanghai · Yangshan / Waigaoqiao |
| Indonesian destinations served | Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya |
| Last reviewed | 2026-09-28 |
What this origin is on this lane
Nanjing is a major cargo source in East China with scale in chemicals, machinery and electronics. It has no deep-sea calls of its own, so exports to Indonesia usually consolidate by road or river to Shanghai Yangshan and Waigaoqiao. The key on this lane is meshing the inland leg with the sailing — consolidation from East China into Shanghai is mature, but catching the sailing still requires working backwards.
How cargo from this city actually moves
Choose consolidation by cargo type: chemicals move through licensed warehouses and vehicles, general cargo through ordinary consolidation points. Once in Shanghai, schedule the release note against Yangshan or Waigaoqiao cut-off and gate-opening figures. Chemicals carry extra declaration and packing requirements, so their documents must arrive earlier than general cargo or they will not be complete before cut-off.
Transit reference (from the parent lane table)
| Indonesian destination | Load terminal |
|---|---|
| Jakarta | Yangshan / Waigaoqiao · 7–12 days |
| Semarang | Yangshan / Waigaoqiao · 9–13 days |
| Surabaya | Yangshan Deep-Water Port / Waigaoqiao · 10–18 days |
What this city typically ships
- Chemical raw materials and products (non-hazardous)
- Engineering machinery and parts
- Electronic components and finished units
- Metal products and sections
Three things to settle when booking
- Confirm whether chemicals are hazardous first: a misclassified nature can get the whole shipment refused.
- Submit packing and declaration documents early: chemicals need more than general cargo and late submission misses the cut-off.
- Confirm the delivery radius at destination in advance: East China volumes are large, and discovering the address is out of range on arrival adds charges twice over.
Lines to fix in the quotation
- Line up FORM E and HS codes first; preferential duty is passed through at prevailing rates
- 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
Frequently asked, standard answers
How much is 20GP demurrage per day?
IDR 400,000–1,050,000 per day after free time (escalating bands, ≈USD 22–58).
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).
Which Shanghai terminal does Nanjing cargo use?
It depends on cargo type and current sailings; both Yangshan and Waigaoqiao are possible. We quote the inland and ocean legs separately so you choose on delivery date.
What extra requirements apply to chemicals for Indonesia?
Confirm first whether they are hazardous; packing and declaration documents exceed those for general cargo. Misclassification leads to refusal, so submit documents early.
How far does door delivery reach?
It follows the destination port's delivery radius, and addresses beyond it are costed separately. Send us the full address for one check before booking.
Official sources
Channels below can be checked independently. Rates, supervision and working times follow each authority's latest notice.
Next step
Confirm whether chemicals are hazardous first: a misclassified nature can get the whole shipment refused. 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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