Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Indonesia
Samples, spare parts, stock for a small shop or goods for a customer abroad do not need a whole container. A1 ships commercial cargo in shared ocean containers (LCL) from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to Belawan, Jakarta, Semarang, and Surabaya. The rate starts at USD 1 per cubic foot to Belawan, and the carrier estimates 45–57 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Commercial cargo only. Under the current carrier tariff, personal effects and used household goods are not accepted to Indonesia. Commercial imports need an Indonesian importer with a business identification number (NIB) and importer status, and many goods are subject to import licences, so the consignee should confirm the requirements before you ship.
Indonesia's import rules change frequently, and many consumer products require registration with the trade ministry or the food and drug agency before import. Commercial shippers should therefore confirm with the importer that the goods can be cleared. Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) is the busiest port, and choosing the destination nearest the buyer saves inter-island costs.
Commercial cargo rates to Indonesia
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belawan | USD 2 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 335.64 | USD 2 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 335.64 | USD 1 / cu ft 45 days · min. USD 300.32 |
| Surabaya | USD 2 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 335.64 | USD 2 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 335.64 | USD 1 / cu ft 45 days · min. USD 300.32 |
| Jakarta | USD 3 / cu ft 57 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 3 / cu ft 57 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 2 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 335.64 |
| Semarang | USD 3 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 3 / cu ft 55 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 2 / cu ft 45 days · min. USD 335.64 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Vancouver to Belawan
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 300.32
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 328.58
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 392.15
The totals include the A1 processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; customs duties and taxes are paid by the importer in Indonesia.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Belawan
- From Toronto: USD 392.15, about 55 days
- From Montreal: USD 392.15, about 55 days
- From Vancouver: USD 328.58, about 45 days
Vancouver is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Belawan. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Indonesia
- Belawan: USD 328.58 from Vancouver, about 45 days
- Surabaya: USD 328.58 from Vancouver, about 45 days
- Jakarta: USD 392.15 from Vancouver, about 47 days
- Semarang: USD 392.15 from Vancouver, about 45 days
The difference between the least and the most expensive of these is USD 63.57.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 300.32 to Belawan, against USD 300.32 for 1 CBM at 200 kg.
Documents for commercial cargo
- Commercial invoice. Our commercial invoice (PDF): seller and buyer, a clear description of each item, quantity, unit value, total value, currency and country of origin. HS codes help customs in Indonesia classify the goods.
- Packing list. The packing list (PDF) gives the pieces, packed dimensions and gross weight of every pallet, crate or carton, matching the invoice.
- Customs value. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
The importer's details that the carrier conditions below ask for (tax or registration numbers) go on the invoice and the booking. More help: commercial shipping documents.
Pallets and crates
Commercial cargo travels palletized or crated. Wood packaging must be ISPM 15 heat-treated and stamped, or the cargo can be refused at the destination. Stack the cartons squarely on the pallet, no wider than the pallet itself, and stretch-wrap and strap them; label every piece with the consignee's name and city in Indonesia. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver: A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize. The warehouse measures and weighs the cargo, and the final price follows those measurements.
Carrier conditions for Indonesia
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- Consignee Tax ID/HS Code Required on BL
- Belawan Cargo Maximum Length 231 Inches
- Batam Cargo Subj. to B/L Fee $75.00 / Cargo Must be Palletized/Unitized
- Batam IMO DG Cargo / Alcohol Products Not Accepted
- PE Not Accepted. Unless under DDU term only. Case by case checking
How to book
Calculate the price in the calculator above with the cargo type "Commercial cargo", accept the quote and upload the commercial invoice and packing list on your booking page. After the carrier confirms the destination charges, you pay and receive the labels and the warehouse delivery instructions. Personal effects are not accepted to Indonesia under the current tariff.
Shipping to Indonesia by service
By city: Belawan, Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Indonesia?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Vancouver to Belawan costs about USD 328.58 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Indonesia need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Indonesia require. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
Does A1 pick up or palletize the cargo?
No. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.