Bali Container Import Service — 20ft & 40ft

A standard 20ft container offers roughly 33 cbm of internal volume, but plan on 25–28 cbm usable once tropical-grade crating and moisture-barrier packing are in place. That covers furniture for a two- to three-bedroom villa. Under about 15 cbm, shared LCL consolidation usually costs less than booking the whole box.

Most sailings tranship through Jakarta or Surabaya, then reach Bali by feeder vessel or bonded trucking, adding roughly four to ten days. Direct Bali feeder services are simpler but run less often. We cost both routings on every quote — the cheaper ocean leg is not always cheaper once trucking, handling and storage are added.

Demurrage starts once your container sits at port beyond its free days. The fix is preparation: power of attorney signed and NPWP confirmed before the vessel arrives, HS codes classified in advance, trucking booked ahead of discharge. Partners pre-lodge documents so clearance begins immediately, keeping most shipments inside free time.

Yes. LCL consolidation groups your cargo with other Indonesia-bound shipments, and you pay per cubic metre rather than for the whole container. It suits art, a handful of furniture pieces or relocation cartons under about 15 cbm. Expect a slightly longer timeline, since consolidation and deconsolidation add handling at both ends.

Wood furniture needs SVLK or FSC timber-legality documents and may require fumigation or phytosanitary certificates. Clearance runs under a power of attorney given to a licensed customs broker, and an NPWP can be required. Duty, PPN and any PPnBM are assessed on CIF value by HS code; the final amount is set by Direktorat Jenderal Bea dan Cukai.