Shipping Routes Between Indonesia and China
Indonesia and China are major bilateral trade partners — bilateral trade exceeds USD 130 billion annually. Main shipping corridors operate from East Java ports to South/East China ports.
Primary routes from JIIPE/Gresik to China:
Direct Route: JIIPE Port → Shanghai / Ningbo / Guangzhou / Xiamen
Via Tanjung Perak (Surabaya): Feeder service then onward to Chinese ports
Typical Transit Times
RouteTransit TimeJIIPE → Shanghai8–10 daysJIIPE → Guangzhou/Shenzhen7–9 daysJIIPE → Ningbo9–11 days
Container Logistics and Export Flow
Factory to Port Gate: Internal roads connect directly to JIIPE Port — less than 5 km from most factory plots.
Port Handling: Container stuffing, customs pre-clearance, and export documentation on-site.
Customs Clearance: SEZ customs zone — export clearance completed within 24–48 hours.
The Strategic Advantage of JIIPE Port
JIIPE is one of the few industrial estates in Asia with a deep-sea multipurpose port located within the same integrated industrial complex. This unique integration significantly enhances logistics efficiency for manufacturers operating in the estate.
The port is located less than 3 km from industrial factory plots, connected through dedicated internal truck lanes that bypass public roads entirely, allowing seamless movement of cargo between factories and port terminals.
This configuration minimizes transportation time, reduces logistics costs, and improves supply chain reliability for export-oriented manufacturers.
JIIPE Port Specifications
JIIPE Port is designed to accommodate large industrial cargo volumes and support a wide range of maritime operations including bulk, liquid, and heavy cargo handling.
Key specifications include:
Multipurpose deep-sea terminal designed for industrial cargo
Berth length: approximately 500+ meters (expandable)
Channel depth: approximately −16 m LWS (Lowest Water Spring)
Turning basin depth: approximately −14 m LWS
Inside harbor basin: approximately −12 to −14 m LWS
Outside channel depth: approximately −14 m LWS
Capable of handling large bulk carriers and industrial cargo vessels
Dedicated facilities for bulk, liquid, and heavy equipment handling
These specifications enable JIIPE Port to serve heavy industries requiring reliable deep-water access for international shipping.
Anchor Tenants at JIIPE
PT Hailiang Nova Material Indonesia — World's largest copper tube manufacturer, exporting to China and global markets
PT Freeport Indonesia — 2 million ton/year copper smelter (world's largest under construction)
