Container gateway · Indonesia
Port of Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)
Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) is a container gateway on the Java Sea in Indonesia (Southeast Asia). Below: key facts, how it connects with Vietnam and what to prepare when shipping through it.
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Key facts
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE
- IDTPP
- Port type
- Container gateway
- Region
- Southeast Asia
- Waters
- Java Sea
- Coordinates
- 6.10°S, 106.88°E
- Container throughput
- No verified figure published here
- Sea distance from Vietnam
- approx. 1,020 nm
About the port of Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)
Tanjung Priok in Jakarta is Indonesia’s busiest port and its main gateway for the Greater Jakarta and West Java industrial areas. Services from Vietnam are direct intra-Asia loops or via Singapore.
Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) is a container gateway: most boxes handled are imports and exports for its own hinterland, carried on mainline and regional services.
Role in trade with Vietnam
Within Southeast Asia, Vietnam is connected by frequent short-sea and feeder services, typically with several sailings a week and transit times of a few days; ATIGA and RCEP preferences apply to much of this trade.
Sea routes and transit times from Vietnam
Estimated port-to-port distances and transit times on typical routings. Actual schedules depend on the service and its port rotation.
| Route | Distance | Transit (direct) |
|---|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) → Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) | 1,020 | 2–4 days |
Shipping lines
Carriers often associated with services through Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) that are relevant to Vietnam (indicative only — networks change every season):
Customs and documentation tips
- Make sure the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and customs declaration show consistent descriptions, HS codes, quantities and weights.
- Agree the Incoterms® rule and who arranges freight, insurance and destination charges before booking.
- Choose the bill of lading type (original, telex release or sea waybill) according to the payment terms with your buyer or supplier.
- Declare the verified gross mass (VGM) of each container before the carrier’s cut-off, as required by SOLAS.
- Check destination import requirements early: licences, product standards, labelling, fumigation or phytosanitary certificates where applicable.
Vietnam has free trade agreements with Indonesia that may reduce import duties with a valid proof of origin: ATIGA, RCEP. Vietnam’s free trade agreements →
Frequently asked questions about Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)
Where is the port of Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)?
Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) is in Indonesia, on the Java Sea, in the Southeast Asia shipping region.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)?
The UN/LOCODE commonly used for Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) is IDTPP. Check the exact terminal or location code required by the carrier when booking.
How long does sea freight take from Vietnam to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)?
On a typical routing from Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City), the sea distance is about 1,020 nautical miles and a direct service takes roughly 2–4 days port to port. Services with transshipment take longer.
What documents are needed to ship via Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)?
Usually a commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, plus any certificates required by the destination (origin, phytosanitary, fumigation, licences). Advance cargo filings may apply before loading.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking. Data as of October 2026.