Shipping to Belawan and Medan
Belawan is the port of Medan, the largest city on Sumatra and the capital of North Sumatra province. It serves northern Sumatra's plantation, rubber and palm-oil economy.
Commercial cargo only. Personal effects are not accepted to Indonesia. Commercial importers need an NIB and the relevant import licences; machinery and spare parts for plantations and processing plants are typical shipments.
Medan is about 25 km south of Belawan. Choose Belawan for consignees in Medan, Binjai, Pematangsiantar and the Lake Toba region, and for Aceh further north.
Medan is a multicultural city with large Batak, Malay, Chinese and Indian communities, and its Kualanamu airport has regional flights to Malaysia and Singapore. Plantations around Medan and in Aceh often buy processing equipment and spare parts from abroad, and local forwarders deliver them directly to estates after clearance.
Shipping rates from Canada to Belawan
| 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 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 300.32; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 335.64. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Under the current carrier tariff, personal effects and used household goods are not accepted to Indonesia. Commercial cargo can still be shipped. 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.
Documents: a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Indonesia: Jakarta (1,430 km), Semarang (1,770 km), Surabaya (1,984 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Indonesia.
Rates valid October 1–31, 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.