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Shipping from Indonesia to USA
Trade Overview
Indonesia is an active export market to the United States, primarily for furniture, garments, natural resources, and industrial goods. Airlift supports this lane through reliable services from major Indonesian ports via its licensed agent network, with U.S. arrival operations handled through Airlift’s own office.
(Data derived from Airlift’s shipment records over the last 12 months.)
Quick Facts : Indonesia USA
Service TypeFull Container Load (FCL) & Less than Container Load (LCL)
Operational ControlShipments coordinated through Airlift’s licensed agent partners in Indonesia; destination handling by Airlift’s offices in the United States
Major Origin PortsJakarta, Surabaya
Major Destination PortsLos Angeles, Long Beach, Houston, New York
Typical Transit Time Range30–50 days (based on historical P10–P90 shipment ranges)
Container Types Supported20FT, 40FT, High Cube; special equipment available on request
Primary CommoditiesFurniture, textiles, rubber-based products, industrial raw materials
Additional Cargo TypesFootwear, machinery, processed food items, packaged consumer goods
Customs HandlingExport filing via Indonesia Customs PEB; U.S. import coordinated through Airlift’s licensed brokers
Major Ports (Based on Actual Export Volume)
Top Origin Ports:
Jakarta, Surabaya
Top Destination Ports:
Los Angeles, Houston, New York, Long Beach
Transit Times (Based on Historical Airlift Data – P10 to P90)
Origin from Jakarta
Destination Ports
Average Transit Time
Los Angeles
30–36 days
Long Beach
31–37 days
Houston
35–43 days
New York
38–48 days
Origin from Surabaya
Destination Ports
Average Transit Time
Los Angeles
32–38 days
Houston
36–44 days
New York
40–50 days
Transit times include transshipment through Singapore or Port Klang, depending on carrier routing.
Common Commodities Shipped
Top 4 (by container volume):
- Furniture and wooden products
- Garments and textiles
- Rubber-based products
- Industrial raw materials
Additional Commodities Handled:
Footwear, machinery, household goods, processed food items.
Customs & Compliance
At Origin – Indonesia
- Export Documentation via Indonesian Customs using PEB (Export Declaration)
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List required
- Commodity-specific licenses apply when regulated
At Destination – USA
- ISF filing required prior to loading
- CBP entry and customs bond
- Compliance with U.S. import regulations based on commodity classification
Service Options
- FCL (Full Container Load) – 20FT, 40FT, HQ
- LCL (Less than Container Load) – available on select routes
- Special equipment on request
- Door delivery options available
Why Airlift
- Coverage across major Indonesian and U.S. ports
- Experience handling furniture and raw material cargo
- Export coordination via licensed agent partners
- Shipment visibility available through Airlift’s digital platform
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