Sales of 20ft and 40ft Shipping Containers in Semarang (Indonesia)

We sell shipping containers for use within Indonesia (Semarang, Central Java, Yogyakarta) and for international import-export operations via the region's ports.

About the Location: Semarang – The Maritime Gateway and Industrial Engine of Central Java

Semarang is the capital of Central Java province and the largest port city on the island's north coast. It serves as the main logistics gateway for a vast agricultural and manufacturing region, connecting Indonesia's domestic markets with global supply chains via Tanjung Emas Port. The city is a key node in the Trans-Java transport corridor, linking the west and east of the island. Fun fact: Semarang is historically known as an important Dutch colonial port, and today it faces a unique geographical challenge—land subsidence coupled with the rising sea levels of the Java Sea. This makes the use of elevated, watertight, and moisture-resistant solutions, such as shipping containers on concrete blocks, critically important for local businesses. Purchasing a container in this location allows businesses to create reliable storage space adapted to tropical conditions.

Important: We strictly do not deal in "As-Is" condition containers. Given the extreme tropical humidity, heavy monsoon rains, and the salty air of the Java Sea, using dilapidated units is unacceptable. Our fleet consists exclusively of inspected, watertight, and reliable containers. You will not receive equipment with through-corrosion, deformed doors, or damaged floors, which is critical for preserving cargo quality.

At our sites and partner terminals in Semarang, the following are always in stock:

• 20DC — standard 20-foot units (optimal for heavy equipment, auto parts, and compact storage)

• 40DC — standard 40-foot units

• 20HC / 40HC — high-capacity High Cube containers (ideal for textiles, furniture, and bulky cargo)

• Refrigerated containers — for the food, seafood, and pharmaceutical industries (available on request)

Transactions are processed within 1 business day. Containers are sold in NEW, IICL, and CW conditions.

How to Buy a Container in Semarang?

1. Selection. Describe your requirements to the manager (local storage, export, buffer zone). We will select the right type and condition.

2. Contract. We sign a sales contract fixing the price, the container's BIC number, and handover terms.

3. Payment. We accept payment exclusively via non-cash transfer in US Dollars (USD) through an international bank transfer (SWIFT).

4. Collection. You pick up the container from the agreed terminal in Semarang on FCA (pick-up) terms, or coordinate its handover to your logistics partner.

Local Expertise: Semarang Terminals and Container Inflow Routes

Understanding the region's infrastructure allows us to guarantee transaction transparency and steady equipment availability:

1. Semarang Container Terminals

We work directly with operators of key logistics hubs, providing convenient conditions for inspection and pick-up:

• Tanjung Emas Port: The main maritime hub of Central Java, managed by Pelindo. We have streamlined procedures for the prompt removal of customs-cleared equipment from its container yards.

• Kendal Industrial Park (KIK): The largest joint Indonesian-Singaporean industrial zone near Semarang. Private inland depots are located here, where we conduct pre-sale inspections, allowing clients to collect equipment without port queues.

• Logistics hubs along the Trans-Java Toll Road: Sites oriented towards servicing cargo flows heading deep into the island (towards Solo and Yogyakarta).

2. Equipment Inflow Routes

The container fleet in Semarang is built from several logistics flows:

• Feeder lines: The main flow of equipment arrives via short sea voyages from Tanjung Priok Port (Jakarta) and Tanjung Perak (Surabaya).

• Direct regional routes: Short sea lines from Singapore and Malaysia (Port Klang).

• Inland repositioning: Empty containers that have completed their import cycle at Central Java warehouses return to Semarang for subsequent sea shipment or local sale.

Who Benefits from Buying a Container in Semarang: Industry Scenarios

1. Agro-Exporters (Coffee, Spices, Rubber)

Central Java is a major producer of coffee (including the famous Kopi Luwak arabica), cloves, and rubber. Storing and shipping these goods requires food-grade standard containers. We supply only clean containers (IICL and NEW conditions) with no traces of previous chemical cargo, mold, or foreign odors, which is a mandatory condition for phytosanitary control.

2. Textile and Footwear Industry

The Semarang region and nearby Kendal are major centers for clothing and footwear manufacturing for export. For storing yarn, fabrics, and finished products, which are highly sensitive to moisture, we provide IICL and NEW condition containers that have undergone strict watertightness checks to eliminate the risk of condensation.

3. Logistics Operators and 3PL Providers

Companies operating in temporary storage warehouses. Purchasing your own container fleet allows you to create flexible buffer zones on client premises, avoiding astronomical storage (demurrage) fees within Tanjung Emas Port terminals.

4. Fishing Industry and Seafood Processing

The north coast of Java is actively engaged in shrimp and fish catching and processing. For storing and exporting these products, we provide refrigerated containers with a valid Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) report, guaranteeing compliance with the cold chain.

5. Construction and Infrastructure Companies

Given the active development of infrastructure (port expansion, construction of Trans-Java Toll Road sections), a container is a vandal-resistant, fire-safe, and mobile solution for storing expensive tools, generators, and materials on-site without the need to obtain permits for capital construction.

6. Furniture and Wood Product Manufacturers

Jepara and the surroundings of Semarang are known for wooden furniture production. To protect finished products from tropical moisture and pests during storage or while awaiting shipment, we recommend dry, watertight containers in CW condition or better.

Estimated Container Prices in Semarang

Prices are per unit on FCA (pick-up) terms from a terminal in Semarang. The Central Java market is characterized by steady demand, forming competitive prices for quality equipment.

Terms:

• A wholesale discount is available for orders of 3+ units.

• Pick-up is available from Tanjung Emas Port terminals or partner private depots in Kendal Industrial Park.

• Independent inspection by a third-party surveyor (e.g., SGS Indonesia, Sucofindo, or Bureau Veritas) can be arranged at the buyer's expense.

• To receive an accurate price list with current photos and BIC numbers of available containers, submit a request — a manager will prepare an offer within 2 hours.

*The information on this page is not a public offer.

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