Key figures (citable)
| Item | Indicative |
|---|---|
| Origin city | Wuhan |
| Load port and terminal | Shanghai · Yangshan / Waigaoqiao |
| Destination port and terminal | Surabaya (Tanjung Perak)（Tanjung Perak） |
| Transit reference | 10-18 days (including possible transshipment; subject to current schedules and terminal notices) |
| Standard clearance | 2-4 working days |
| Delivery radius | East Java (Surabaya / Malang / Gresik / Pasuruan) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-09-28 |
The destination on this lane
On the Surabaya side, cargo discharges at Tanjung Perak. The East Java gateway and the industrial and trading hub of eastern Java. When the consignee is in East Java, landing at Surabaya beats landing in Jakarta and trucking over - both in time and in inland cost. For delivery, East Java (Surabaya / Malang / Gresik / Pasuruan) is close-range, avoiding the trucking cost and time of hauling back from Jakarta to East Java.
After arrival in Surabaya: how clearance works
Once the container reaches Surabaya (Tanjung Perak), clearance runs D/O release, PIB filing, duty payment, inspection or release, then pick-up and delivery. Surabaya is the East Java gateway, so consignees around Surabaya, Malang and Gresik save the trucking leg from Jakarta. Our own licensed PPJK team works on the ground in Surabaya, handling D/O and PIB in-house.
Transit reference (from the parent lane table)
| Indonesian destination | Load terminal |
|---|---|
| Surabaya | Shanghai - Yangshan / Waigaoqiao · 10-18 days (including possible transshipment; subject to current schedules and terminal notices) |
Typical Wuhan cargo for Surabaya
Typical Wuhan cargo for Surabaya includes optoelectronics and display panel components, automotive parts and wiring harnesses, general machinery with pumps and valves, and steel products and hardware.
Pitfalls most easily hit on Wuhan to Surabaya
- The Wuhan-to-Shanghai inland leg has its own barge cut-off and depends on water levels - plan both the inland and ocean cut-offs into the schedule.
- Surabaya clearance has its own rhythm, different from Jakarta and Semarang, so once the destination port is fixed, check documents against the East Java practice before arrival.
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 Surabaya door-to-door delivery as its own line and state the delivery area
Frequently asked, standard answers
How long does Wuhan to Surabaya take in total?
Three legs add up: inland (Wuhan to Shanghai), ocean (Shanghai to Surabaya, about 10-18 days), then clearance and delivery (about 2-4 working days). The ocean leg is the main variable - we give no single bundled number of days.
How does Surabaya clearance differ from Jakarta?
Both ports clear in 2-4 working days, but inspection rhythm and document habits differ. East Java consignees save the Jakarta-to-Surabaya trucking leg by discharging at Surabaya.
Does Wuhan cargo need transshipment to Surabaya?
Wuhan consolidates to Shanghai first. Shanghai to Surabaya usually has a direct or near-direct service - confirm the current route at booking to avoid being routed via Jakarta plus trucking.
Where can Surabaya deliver to?
Mainly East Java: Surabaya, Malang, Gresik and Pasuruan. Outside East Java, delivery is priced by distance.
Official sources
Channels below can be checked independently. Rates, supervision and working times follow each authority's latest notice.
Next step
Send us the origin, Surabaya destination, volume and weight and whether door delivery is needed. We return the load port, transit band and delivery radius against current sailings.
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