Shipping from Bali
Shipping from Bali: a practical guide to costs, times, and options
Shipping from Bali isn’t complicated, but it has specifics that first-time importers often don’t know until they’re in the middle of the process. This page answers the practical questions: costs, timelines, options, and what I coordinate on your behalf. Bookmark it. It comes up a lot.
FCL vs LCL: which is right for your order?
Full Container Load (FCL)
You fill an entire 20ft or 40ft container with your goods. More cost-efficient per cubic metre at volume. Faster, with no consolidation wait. A 20ft container holds approximately 25–28 CBM; a 40ft holds approximately 55–60 CBM. Best for larger orders.
Less than Container Load (LCL)
Your goods share a container with other cargo. Priced per CBM. Best for smaller orders, typically under 10–15 CBM. Adds some transit time due to consolidation at origin and deconsolidation at destination.
Air Freight
Priced by kg/chargeable weight. Much faster (5–8 days to Europe), much more expensive per kg. Best for samples, urgent orders, or high-value low-volume items.
Approximate shipping times from Bali
| Destination | Sea freight (FCL/LCL) | Air freight |
|---|---|---|
| Germany / Netherlands | 28–35 days | 5–8 days |
| UK | 28–35 days | 5–8 days |
| France / Spain | 28–35 days | 5–8 days |
| Australia (east coast) | 10–18 days | 3–5 days |
| Australia (west coast) | 8–14 days | 3–4 days |
| USA (west coast) | 20–28 days | 5–7 days |
| USA (east coast) | 30–38 days | 6–9 days |
| UAE / Middle East | 15–22 days | 4–6 days |
Times measured from cargo pickup in Bali to destination port. Add customs clearance and delivery time at your end.
What shipping from Bali costs: rough guidance
Shipping costs fluctuate with global freight markets. These are approximate ranges as of mid-2026. Ask for a current quote for your specific shipment:
- FCL 20ft to Australia: USD 900–2,000
- FCL 20ft to Europe: USD 2,500–4,500
- FCL 20ft to USA West Coast: USD 2,000–4,000
- LCL (per CBM to most destinations): USD 80–180 + origin charges
These figures are freight-only. Add: origin charges (packing, transport to port, documentation), destination charges (customs clearance, delivery), and import duties/taxes at your end.
I don’t mark up freight costs. You pay what my cargo partner quotes. I make my money on the sourcing commission, not on inflating shipping. This is worth knowing before you compare quotes.
Frequently asked questions
Will the shipping price change after loading?
No. Once your container size is set, my cargo partner gives a fixed all-inclusive price: documentation, packing materials, treatment certificates, loading, stuffing and inland trucking. It does not change based on what you ship or how it gets packed. Most quotes in Bali are estimates that get adjusted after loading. Mine is not.
Do I need a customs broker at my end?
Yes. I handle the Indonesian export side. Your country’s import customs clearance requires a licensed customs broker or freight forwarder with customs services on your end. For Australia this is standard practice; for the EU, most importers use a freight forwarder with customs clearance services.
How do I get an accurate shipping quote?
Send me your product list with approximate weights or total CBM, your destination, and your timeline. I’ll get you a current quote from my cargo partner within 24–48 hours.
Can you ship samples before the full order?
Yes, small sample boxes can be sent by courier (DHL, FedEx) or air freight. I arrange this regularly and it’s the right approach before committing to a large order.
Get a shipping quote
Tell me what you’re shipping, the CBM estimate, destination, and timeline. I’ll get you a current number.