Indonesia to Expect Faster International Shipment Deliveries With New Direct DHL Express Flight From Hong Kong

• Scheduled to land in Jakarta at 8:00am local time, the new flight is serviced by B737-800F and operates four times a week
• The flight shortens transit time for international shipments into Indonesia which are anticipated to grow

To further improve its transit time and customer service quality, DHL Express has introduced to its aviation network a new direct flight route from Hong Kong to Jakarta, Indonesia. Powered by the B737-800 freighter, the dedicated flight will operate four times a week, and is scheduled to arrive at 8:00am local time in Jakarta. Flying directly from Hong Kong to Jakarta, the new service eliminates any stopover compared to other service providers. It is set to significantly enhance the speed and reliability of intra-Asia Pacific deliveries for businesses and individuals in Indonesia.

With a capacity of 20 tons of payload, the B737-800 freighter accommodates a wide range of shipments, from e-commerce packages to larger consignments. It transports shipments originating from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Philippines and Vietnam via the Central Asia Hub in Hong Kong. Responding to a growing demand for cargo volume, the direct flight will strengthen DHL’s aviation network capabilities and provide customers in Indonesia with shorter transit times and efficient logistics experience.

"Our customers direct our operational decisions. We optimize our network based on where our customers need us most,” said Ahmad Mohamad, Senior Technical Advisor for Indonesia, DHL Express. “With Indonesia being a center of manufacturing, the need for robust logistic services is vital. The service boosts the connectivity between Indonesia and the world."

Indonesia’s import value in July 2024 increased by 11.07% compared to July 2023, driven by non-oil and gas commodities, as well as machinery and mechanical appliances which originated from Asia Pacific countries.

Indonesia’s manufacturing sector has historically played a key role in the country’s economic development and now contributes to 20% of nation’s GDP, with majority of businesses located in Java island. Expected to be a leading global manufacturing hub in 2030, Indonesia has introduced several policies and initiatives to boost the manufacturing sector, including a road map to make Indonesia a powerhouse in the fourth industrial revolution.

According to the Global Connectedness Report 2024, it can be seen that most trade flows to Indonesia come from Asia Pacific economies. The new dedicated flight mirrors DHL Express’s efforts to enhance connectivity between Indonesia and the region.

As the world’s leading international express service provider, DHL Express remains committed to continuously improving its network operations in the rapidly evolving logistics landscape. It aims to offer the best possible service to its customers across the Asia-Pacific region with approximately 710 flights per day.