Shipping from Singapore to Indonesia

What are the Items Commonly Shipped from Singapore to Indonesia?

Indonesia is one of the many countries that often receive shipment of products from Singapore. It is mainly because Singapore is known for its many high-quality products. With that, Indonesia continues to patronize Singaporean products. If you’re still unsure what specific items and products that are commonly shipped from Singapore to Indonesia, then here is a short list to give you an idea:

  • Mineral fuels – These include oil. Overall, this accounts for up to $6.7 billion of the total amount of products shipped from Singapore to Indonesia.
  • Machinery and electronic equipment
  • Plastics
  • Medical and technical equipment
  • Organic chemicals
  • Perfumes, fragrances, and cosmetic products
  • Steel or iron products
  • Live plants and trees
  • Chemical goods

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What Types of Shipment Mode are There?

Air freight

Air freight is the shipment of goods via an air carrier.

You are recommended to choose this shipping mode if you are transporting small quantities of goods or require the items urgently.

Sea freight

Goods transported via sea freight are delivered on a cargo vessel.

This shipping method generally takes a longer time than air freight and can be further categorised into:

  • Less than container load

    Less than container load (LCL) is a mode of shipment popularly used in Indonesia. As the name suggests, it describes shipping goods in a container that’s not full.

    Your freight forwarder will group your cargo with other LCL goods in the same container. In order for this to happen, the cargo must be going on the same route and port of destination. This is the main reason why LCL is also known as group shipping. Apart from that, the cargo within the shipping container will be owned by different groups of shippers.

    One advantage of LCL is that it is more affordable when compared to other modes of payment. It is because you will need to share the container with other shippers, thereby cutting the entire shipment cost.

  • Full conatiner load

    Full container load (FCL) is the ideal mode of shipment if your planned shipment consists of goods that can accommodate one full container load.

    Unlike LCL, the goods in a FCL cargo container is owned by a single shipper. However, take note that the container does not need to be fully loaded if you choose to go with this shipping method. You are also given the option of making it half or quarter loaded.

    This is a cost-effective option if you plan to transport items that are more than 15 cubic meters. It is beneficial because of its faster transit time than LCL and its high level of security. Expect your cargo to be less prone to damage if you choose this route.

Prohibited Items for Export From Singapore

Animals
Meat products
Rhinoceros horn
Animals not allowed for export
Meat products not allowed for export
Rhinoceros horn not allowed for export
Rough diamonds
Chemicals*
Rough diamonds not allowed for export
Chemicals not allowed for export

Prohibited Items for Import Into Indonesia

Drugs and narcotics
Pornographic materials
Explosives, ammunition and firearms
Drugs and narcotics not allowed
Pornographic materials not allowed
Explosives, ammunition and firearms not allowed
Politically sensitive materials*
Hunting guns, sports weapons and any other guns
Alcohol or any alcoholic beverages
Politically sensitive materials not allowed
Hunting guns, sports weapons and any other guns not allowed
Alcohol or any alcoholic beverages not allowed
Coffee and coffee samples
Tobacco and cigarettes
Coffee and coffee samples not allowed
Tobacco and cigarettes not allowed

*Includes printed papers and pictures

What is the Shipping Procedure from Singapore to Indonesia?

  • Secure a taxpayer identification number as well as one business license

    This helps you to carry out shipping activities to Indonesia. Aside from the taxpayer identification number, a business license is also required.

    This can include the trade license coming from Ministry of trade, PMA license from the Investment Coordinating Board, manufacturing license from Ministry of industry, and Exporter Identification number.

  • Package and schedule the shipment

    This step involves submitting a PEB (Pemberitahuan Exspor Barang) to Indonesia’s Customs and Excise Office.

    You are required to submit the PEB together with other documents that the office might require, including the packing list, invoice, and any other legal paperwork provided by relevant technical bodies.

    Once the documents have been submitted, you need to wait for the export approval.

  • Physical inspection of the goods

    To ship to Indonesia, a mandatory physical inspection is necessary. Make sure that you allow the inspection of the goods you plan to ship to avoid any legal consequences.

List of Shipping and Container Ports in Indonesia

Some examples include

  • Port of Amamapare
  • Port of Balongan
  • Port of Ciwandan
  • Port of Kaimana
  • Port of Manokwari

Refer to this list of shipping and container ports in Indonesia for more information.

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Benefits of Engaging a Freight Forwarder to Ship your Items

Safe to hire

Most professional freight forwarders today are experts when it comes to handling your items while they are still on transit.

That said, you can enjoy peace of mind as most of them also provide insurance of goods while giving you the option of tracking the status of progress or delivery.

Knowledge about the industry

Freight forwarders are experts in the field so they know exactly how to handle the shipping process.

They also underwent continuous training. That said, expect them to be fully knowledgeable about the newest trends in the industry.

Expect to receive peace of mind knowing that your items will be shipped to Indonesia without making you face the risk of dealing with legal consequences.

Aside from the benefits mentioned above, a good freight forwarding company can also help you mitigate risks involved in supply chain. In addition, they know exactly how to streamline export processes while also providing you with enough assistance when it comes to export licenses and documentation.

Why should you Engage M&P International Freights to do the Shipping for you?

Flexibility

Our flexibility is one hundred percent guaranteed. While it would be impossible for you to deliver the items you plan to ship to Indonesia if you are in another country, like Singapore, we can make the entire shipment possible for you.

Here M&P, we prioritise finding relevant solutions to deliver the package and shipment of our clients on time.

We care about your things

We are also concerned about your reputation. With that, we make it a point to use all possible solutions to ensure that your items will reach its intended destination in Indonesia safely and on time.

That is extremely useful if you are an entrepreneur who wishes to maintain a good relationship with your clients in another country.

Competitive rates

Another thing we are totally proud of is the competitiveness of our rates. We ensure that we offer our shipping services without requiring you to spend too much.

Frequently Asked Questions

In most cases, shipment from Singapore to Indonesia takes around 3 – 4 days. 

However, there are also instances when the transit time will take roughly a week, especially for remote locations in Indonesia.

The price of shipping is dependent on factors like the type of shipping method used and the size and weight of your goods.

If you are interested in shipping your items, please contact us for a shipping quote.

Goods and services tax (GST) and duty are not imposed on goods exported from Singapore.

Indonesia charges import duty and taxes on goods shipped into the country. The amount of tax and duty imposed is based on the value of the items and shipping cost.

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See also: Shipments for other countries

Shipping from Taiwan to Singapore

Shipping from Malaysia to Singapore 

Shipping from India to Singapore 

Shipping from Australia to Singapore 

Shipping from China to Singapore