From Factory Floor to Your Warehouse: A Guide to International Shipping & Logistics for Indonesian Charcoal

A Great Product is Only Half the Journey

Why Logistics Matters as Much as Production

You’ve selected a premium coconut charcoal briquette with excellent specifications. But the journey from the factory in Indonesia to your warehouse is complex and filled with potential challenges.

A truly professional supplier doesn’t just master production — they master logistics. This guide gives you full transparency into the international shipping process, ensuring your investment is protected every step of the way.

Step 1: The First Line of Defense – Professional Packaging & Palletizing

Before your order faces the rigors of ocean transit, it must be impeccably packaged. This involves more than just a box.

1. Secure Palletizing: Master cartons are stacked on wooden pallets that meet ISPM 15 international standards for wood treatment.
2. Stretch Film Wrapping: Each pallet is wrapped in multiple layers of stretch film, creating a stable, unified block.
3. Impact Protection: This prevents cartons from shifting or being crushed during transit.

The result: a shipment that is stable, durable, and ready to withstand long sea journeys.

Step 2: The Art of Container Loading

Maximizing container space while ensuring safety is a specialized skill.

1. Container Options:
2. 20-foot container: ~18–19 tons capacity
3. 40-foot container: ~26–27 tons capacity
4. Loading Method: We use a floor loading (hand-stacked) method to arrange cartons carefully.
5. Weight Distribution: Cartons are stacked to optimize space and distribute weight evenly.

This method prevents unwanted movement during shipping, ensuring your goods remain intact and secure.

Step 3: Navigating the Paperwork – Essential Export Documents

International trade depends on accurate documentation. A professional supplier manages this complexity for you to avoid costly customs delays.

Key documents include:

1. Bill of Lading (B/L): The primary contract between shipper and carrier; acts as a receipt and proof of ownership.
2. Commercial Invoice & Packing List: Lists the product details, value, and shipment contents.
3. Certificate of Origin (COO): Confirms the goods are manufactured in Indonesia — often required for customs clearance and tariff benefits.
4. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): Provides safety and handling information, sometimes requested by shipping lines.

Proper handling of these documents ensures smooth customs clearance and uninterrupted delivery.

Conclusion: More Than Just a Supplier

When you partner with the right supplier, you don’t just get high-quality coconut charcoal briquettes — you get a team that understands the entire journey of your product.

From packaging and loading to paperwork and delivery, every step is carefully managed so your investment arrives safely, on time, and ready for your customers.