Key figures (citable)
| Item | Indicative |
|---|---|
| Origin city | Shantou |
| Load port and terminal | Xiamen · Haicang / Dongdu |
| Indonesian destinations served | Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan |
| Last reviewed | 2026-09-28 |
What this origin is on this lane
Shantou in eastern Guangdong produces toys, underwear and ceramics. It is closer to Xiamen than to Shenzhen, so most cargo for Indonesia consolidates to Xiamen Haicang or Dongdu. What this page works out is how the road leg from eastern Guangdong into southern Fujian pairs with Xiamen's sailing advantage.
How cargo from this city actually moves
Cargo from eastern Guangdong consolidates into Shantou or is stuffed at source, then trucked into the Xiamen port area, with the release note worked backwards from Xiamen's cut-off and gate-opening figures. Toys and ceramics need attention to packing and damage liability: ceramics are fragile and toys often involve counting accessories, so the stuffing method and piece list must be agreed in advance.
Transit reference (from the parent lane table)
| Indonesian destination | Load terminal |
|---|---|
| Jakarta | Haicang / Dongdu · 6–10 days |
| Surabaya | Haicang / Dongdu · 10–18 days |
| Medan | Haicang / Dongdu · 12–20 days |
What this city typically ships
- Toys and gifts
- Underwear and knitwear
- Ceramics and household porcelain
- Food and condiments
Three things to settle when booking
- Pack ceramics as fragile and insure them: without clear damage liability, breakage found on opening rests with the shipper.
- List toy accessories item by item: if the piece count of a set does not reconcile, the clearance check against the whole shipment stalls.
- For food, ask about import licences and labelling first — a missing item is the hardest to fix on arrival.
Lines to fix in the quotation
- Confirm free time and free storage against the carrier's current terms and ask every overstay charge item by item
- 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
Frequently asked, standard answers
How many days before sailing does the gate open?
4-5 days before sailing.
How many free days are granted for container use?
7 days from discharge by default (extension to 14 days can be requested).
How much is 20GP demurrage per day?
IDR 400,000–1,050,000 per day after free time (escalating bands, ≈USD 22–58).
Does Shantou cargo go via Xiamen or Shenzhen?
Xiamen is nearer and is the most common choice. We cost current sailings with the inland leg and quote both for you to choose.
Who is liable for broken ceramics?
It follows the packing method and insurance liability, fixed in the quotation. Breakage risk for breakbulk and fragile goods exceeds that of a full container load, so sum insured and deductible must be agreed up front.
What is needed to ship food to Indonesia?
Import licences and labelling requirements must be confirmed first; a missing item is the hardest to fix on arrival. Send us the category and we will check once.
Official sources
Channels below can be checked independently. Rates, supervision and working times follow each authority's latest notice.
Next step
Pack ceramics as fragile and insure them: without clear damage liability, breakage found on opening rests with the shipper. 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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