Shipping from Dubai
to Indonesia.
We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to Indonesia every week, by sea and by air. Indonesia is thousands of islands, so the port your goods land at decides most of what happens next. We ship business and personal cargo, do the paperwork at both ends, and deliver to your address across Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi and beyond.
Overview
Sea and air freight
to Indonesia.
Shipping from Dubai to Indonesia takes about 12 to 16 days by sea, and 1 to 4 days by air. Tanjung Priok in Jakarta is the main gateway and handles most of what comes from Dubai. Tanjung Perak in Surabaya serves East Java and the islands further east, Belawan serves Medan and North Sumatra, and Makassar serves South Sulawesi. Air cargo flies into Soekarno-Hatta. Cikarang Dry Port sits inland in the West Java factory belt, and cargo can clear there instead of at the seaport, which suits importers in Bekasi and Cikarang. We deliver everywhere, including Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Bekasi, Tangerang, Semarang, Makassar, Palembang, Batam, Denpasar and Balikpapan. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Indonesia route, door to door. Tell us what you are sending and which island it is going to, and we will tell you which way is cheaper.

Ports and gateways
Sea ports and airports
we ship to from Dubai.
Every bill of lading carries two ports: where the cargo loads, and where it discharges. We load at Jebel Ali or another UAE port. Indonesia has four sea ports we use and one airport. They suit different cargo and different inland legs, so the loading port and the discharge port are worth choosing separately.
POLPort of loading
We collect anywhere in the UAE, free zones included, and load at whichever of these eight suits the cargo.
- Jebel AliAEJEA
- Port RashidAEPRA
- Khalifa PortAEKHL
- Zayed PortAEAUH
- Port KhalidAESHJ
- Khor FakkanAEKLF
- Port of FujairahAEFJR
- Ajman PortAEAJM
PODPort of discharge
The right one is whichever leaves the shortest inland leg to your delivery address. On a long lane that leg is a shipment in its own right, so it is planned rather than assumed.
- Tanjung Priok, JakartaIDJKTSea port, Java SeaJakarta, Greater Jakarta, West Java and the main industrial belt
How cargo reaches Tanjung Priok, Jakarta
Shipping from Dubai to Tanjung Priok is the default for Indonesia and runs about 12 to 16 days port to port. It is the country’s principal container gateway, so it has the most sailings and the widest choice of weeks. From here cargo moves by road into Greater Jakarta, or inland to Cikarang if you would rather clear away from the port. Sea freight is priced per container on a full load and per cubic metre on a shared one. Get a rate for Tanjung Priok, Jakarta - Tanjung Perak, SurabayaIDSUBSea port, Java SeaSurabaya, East Java and distribution to the eastern islands
How cargo reaches Tanjung Perak, Surabaya
Tanjung Perak is the gateway for East Java and the natural hub for anything going further east. Cargo from Dubai usually transfers at a regional hub on the way rather than sailing direct, so allow a little more time than Jakarta. For a delivery address in Surabaya or Malang it still beats landing in Jakarta and trucking the length of Java. Get a rate for Tanjung Perak, Surabaya - BelawanIDBLWSea port, Strait of MalaccaMedan and North Sumatra
How cargo reaches Belawan
Belawan is the main North Sumatra gateway and serves Medan. Routing from Dubai is carrier dependent and commonly relays through a Southeast Asian hub. For anything delivering in North Sumatra it avoids a long sea and road journey via Java. Get a rate for Belawan - MakassarSea port, Makassar StraitMakassar, South Sulawesi and eastern Indonesia
How cargo reaches Makassar
Makassar serves South Sulawesi and acts as a distribution point for the eastern islands. It is normally reached through regional container networks rather than a direct Dubai sailing. Tell us the delivery town and we will confirm what is running before you book. Get a rate for Makassar - Cikarang Dry PortIDJBKDry portBekasi, Cikarang and the West Java manufacturing zone
How cargo reaches Cikarang Dry Port
Shipping from Dubai to Cikarang Dry Port discharges at Tanjung Priok, then moves by rail or road into West Java. It holds its own port code, so customs clearance happens at the depot rather than at the seaport, which suits the industrial estates around it. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Clearing at Tanjung Priok is the alternative. The quote separates ocean freight, port handling, transit, inland transfer, depot and clearance charges. Get a rate for Cikarang Dry Port - Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, JakartaCGKAirportJakarta, West Java and onward distribution across the islands
How cargo reaches Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta
Air freight from Dubai to Soekarno-Hatta can use accepted belly or freighter capacity, with the routing confirmed live, subject to commodity, space, screening and local cargo handling approval. It is Indonesia's main air cargo gateway, and the road out into Jakarta is often the slowest leg. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Tanjung Priok by sea is the alternative for volume. The quote separates uplift, connection, screening, terminal, customs and final delivery charges. Get a rate for Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta
- Tanjung Priok, JakartaIDJKTSea port, Java SeaJakarta, Greater Jakarta, West Java and the main industrial belt
Before you ship
Import rules
for Indonesia.
Indonesia asks for two things, and we look at both with you. First, a commercial importer needs a valid business number called an NIB. It is the registration that identifies who is importing, and it has to be in place before your buyer can import at all, so it is worth confirming early rather than at the quay. Second, some goods are restricted and need an import approval, a technical verification or a licence from the agency that regulates them. Restrictions are checked through the Indonesian National Single Window, and the sensible time to do that is before the cargo ships rather than after it arrives. Most ordinary goods need nothing beyond normal customs paperwork. Tell us what you are sending and who is receiving it, and we will confirm what applies before you book.

Documentation
Documents you need
for Indonesia.
These 10 cover most shipments to Indonesia. The exact list depends on the commodity and its HS code, so send us both and we confirm what applies before the cargo is booked.
- 01Invoice showing what you paid for the goods
- 02Packing list showing what is inside
- 03Certificate of origin showing where the goods were made
- 04Bill of lading or air waybill, which is the shipping ticket
- 05Dubai export paper, which we do for you
- 06NIB business number of the importer in Indonesia
- 07Customs import declaration at the Indonesian end
- 08Insurance document, where the terms of sale require one
- 09Import approval or technical verification, for restricted goods
- 10Product registration or quarantine certificate, where the product needs one
Get the paperwork right in Dubai and clearance at destination is routine. Fixing a document after arrival is slow, and storage accrues the whole time it takes.

How it works
Dubai to Indonesia
shipping, step by step.
Send the cargo details: what it is, where it is going, rough weight and dimensions. We come back with the routes that suit it, sea against air, and a written rate with a validity date on it. You pick one, we book it, and one coordinator stays with the shipment until it is delivered in Indonesia.
- 01
Send the details
Tell us what you are sending, how heavy it is, how big it is, and where in Indonesia it goes.
- 02
Get a price
We send you a price in writing, with every charge shown. No surprises later.
- 03
We book and clear
We check the NIB and any import approval, pick the right port, collect, load, and handle the papers at both ends.
- 04
We deliver
We track the shipment and keep you updated all the way, then bring the goods to your door.
Questions
Cargo to Indonesia
questions, answered.
The 17 we are asked most on the Dubai to Indonesia route. If yours is not here, send it with the commodity and we will answer it directly.
Do you offer movers and packers for a house move from Dubai to Indonesia?
Yes. Our movers and packers do the packing, wrapping and listing in Dubai, then we ship your furniture and household goods in a full container, or share one if you have less to send. The item by item list matters, because customs clear personal effects against it. Fuel, gas cylinders, paint, aerosols and loose batteries cannot travel, and we give you the full list before packing day.
How long does shipping from Dubai to Indonesia take?
Sea freight to Indonesia takes about 12 to 16 days to Jakarta, and air freight to Indonesia takes 1 to 4 days. Other islands add a transfer at a regional hub, so allow a little longer for Surabaya, Medan and Makassar. We give you a date in writing when we quote.
How much does shipping from Dubai to Indonesia cost?
It depends on what you send, how big it is, and where in Indonesia it is going. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Sea freight to Indonesia is priced per container when you fill one, and per cubic metre when you share one. Air freight to Indonesia is priced on weight or size, whichever is greater. Send us the details and we send you a price in writing, usually the same day.
Which cities in Indonesia do you deliver to?
All of them. Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Bekasi, Tangerang, Depok, Semarang, Makassar, Palembang, Batam, Pekanbaru, Bandar Lampung, Denpasar, Balikpapan and Banjarmasin. Just give us the address and we bring it to the door.
Which ports in Indonesia do you ship to?
Tanjung Priok in Jakarta handles most Dubai cargo. Tanjung Perak in Surabaya serves East Java and the eastern islands. Belawan serves Medan and North Sumatra, and Makassar serves South Sulawesi. For air cargo we fly into Soekarno-Hatta.
Can my goods clear inland instead of at the port?
Yes. Cikarang Dry Port sits in the West Java factory belt and has its own customs and quarantine facilities. Containers move up from Tanjung Priok and clear there instead of at the coast. For a factory in Bekasi or Cikarang that usually saves both trucking and waiting time.
Do you deliver door to door?
Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Indonesia door to door. We collect the goods in Dubai, move them, clear them through customs, and bring them to your address. You deal with one company for the whole journey.
Can I send a small shipment, or do I need a full container?
You can send as little as one box or one pallet. We put small shipments from different customers into one shared container. This is called LCL, or less than container load. Your goods load at Jebel Ali and come into Tanjung Priok. When you have more goods, you move up to your own full container, which is called FCL. We will tell you which one is cheaper.
What is an NIB?
It is the business number that identifies a commercial importer in Indonesia. Your buyer needs a valid one before they can import at all, so it is worth confirming early rather than when the cargo has already sailed. We check it before we load.
What are restricted goods in Indonesia?
They are products that need an import approval, a technical verification or an agency licence before they can come in. Restrictions are checked through the Indonesian National Single Window. Most ordinary goods are not restricted. Tell us the product and the HS code and we will check for you.
Can you ship a car from Dubai to Indonesia?
Ask us first. Vehicles are handled separately from ordinary cargo in Indonesia, and they are expressly excluded from the relief that covers household moves, so a car cannot travel in with your personal effects. We could not confirm a single general rule for ordinary used car imports, so we will check your exact case rather than guess. Send us the make, model, year and chassis number before you buy.
Do you handle customs clearance in Indonesia?
Yes, at both ends. We handle customs clearance in Dubai and customs clearance in Indonesia. You do not need to find your own clearing agent.
Can you collect the goods from my supplier in Dubai?
Yes. We collect anywhere in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE. We can also hold your goods in warehousing and storage in Dubai until you are ready to ship. That helps when you are buying from several suppliers and want everything to travel to Tanjung Priok in one container.
Can you ship machinery and heavy equipment to Indonesia?
Yes. We move project cargo to Indonesia as well. Big, heavy items go in open top or flat rack containers, or loose on the ship. Send us the size and weight and the delivery island and we will work out the best way to move it.
Can you move my household goods to Indonesia?
Yes. We move full house moves and part loads to Indonesia, including Jakarta, Surabaya and Bandung. We pack, collect, move and deliver, and we handle the customs clearance so your things are not waiting on paperwork.
Do I pay duty on my household goods?
If you are genuinely moving to Indonesia, qualifying moving goods can get relief from import duty. Vehicles and excisable goods are excluded, so they have to be handled separately. Tell us your situation and we will explain what to expect.
Can you deliver to the smaller islands?
Yes. Anything outside Java, Sumatra and Sulawesi normally travels on a feeder leg after the main sailing, or flies in through Jakarta. That leg is worth quoting on its own, because on the outer islands it is often the bigger part of the cost. Tell us the town and we will price both ways.
Ready to ship from Dubai
to Indonesia?
Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what Indonesia checks before you ship, then the routing options, then a written rate with a validity date on it.
- Written rates
- One coordinator
- Customs handled in house
- UAE-wide collection

