Shipping to Semarang and Central Java
Semarang, on the north coast of Java, is the capital of Central Java and its main port at Tanjung Emas. It serves Central Java and Yogyakarta, including the furniture-making town of Jepara and the textile centres around Solo.
Commercial cargo only. Personal effects are not accepted to Indonesia under the current tariff. Commercial importers need an NIB and the relevant licences. Semarang is less congested than Jakarta, which can shorten clearance times.
Choose Semarang for consignees in Central Java, Solo and Yogyakarta. The region's furniture and garment exporters also import machinery and materials from abroad.
Semarang's Kota Lama colonial district has been restored, and the city is linked by toll roads to Solo and Surabaya. Factories in the Kendal industrial park west of Semarang also receive commercial shipments through Tanjung Emas, which local forwarders deliver directly to the plant.
Shipping rates from Canada to Semarang
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Examples from Vancouver: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 335.64; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 406.28. 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: Surabaya (257 km), Jakarta (407 km), Belawan (1,770 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.