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IndonesiaTypical timelines run several weeks for production/sourcing plus 3-6 weeks of ocean freight depending on destination port, though exact timing depends on vehicle availability and route.
A typical China-to-destination export runs roughly 3–6 weeks from order to arrival, broken into four stages. The exact total depends on destination, shipping method and how quickly documentation clears.
The four stages
| Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Order confirmation + vehicle prep | 2–5 days |
| Export documentation & inland movement to port | 2–7 days |
| Ocean freight | 2–4 weeks (route dependent) |
| Destination clearing | 3–7 days |
What changes the timeline
- Destination: West Africa and the Middle East have different sailing times and port congestion — Lagos and Dar es Salaam, for example, can clear slower than a Gulf port.
- Method: RoRo and container sail on different schedules; a container consolidation may wait briefly for the box to fill.
- Documentation readiness: a clean B/L and invoice clear faster than an incomplete set — incomplete paperwork is the most common cause of destination-side delay.
How we keep it predictable
- Vessel schedule confirmed up front: we confirm the vessel and a target arrival window before you commit.
- Bill of lading shared immediately: we send the B/L the moment it is issued so you can track the shipment.
- Destination prep: we flag any pre-shipment inspection or certification your market requires (for example Nigeria's SONCAP) before the unit leaves China, so nothing stalls the port stage.
See what documentation we provide and container vs RoRo to plan your shipment.
Should I ship by container or RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)?
RoRo is typically cheaper per unit for standard vehicles with no aftermarket parts loaded, while containers protect the vehicle better and let you ship parts/accessories alongside it — our calculator lets you compare both.
What export documentation do you provide?
Standard export documentation includes commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, and any destination-specific compliance paperwork we identify during the order.