Forklift Indonesia 2027 | TradeShowIntel

Event overview

Overview

Forklift Indonesia 2027 is the 11th edition of Indonesia's dedicated forklift, lifting equipment and material-handling trade show, running 26–28 May 2027 at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran.

Co-located with Transport & Logistics Indonesia, Bus & Truck Southeast Asia and CONMINE, it puts forklifts, warehouse equipment, crane and lifting systems, batteries and charging, spare parts and logistics technology in front of distributors, fleet operators, plant and warehouse managers, and procurement teams from across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Exhibitors use the three-day show to launch electric and automated handling equipment and to meet buyers from manufacturing, mining, ports, retail and third-party logistics.

TL;DR

1Forklift Indonesia 2027 runs 26–28 May at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta.
2It is the 11th edition of Indonesia's only dedicated forklift and material-handling trade show.
3Four co-located shows cover logistics, commercial vehicles and mining under one roof.
4Buyers come from manufacturing, mining, ports, retail, warehousing and third-party logistics.
5The organiser is GEM Indonesia, with free online visitor registration.

Why visit

Visit to compare diesel, electric, reach-truck and automated guided vehicle options in one hall, to qualify spare-parts and battery suppliers, and to see how warehouse automation fits Indonesian operating conditions. Because the show runs alongside logistics, commercial-vehicle and mining events, one trip covers fleet, warehouse and heavy-equipment buying teams. Online registration is free, and the floor is organised for short, practical supplier meetings rather than long conference sessions.

Why exhibit

Exhibit to reach Indonesian distributors, rental fleets, plant managers and logistics operators who specify and buy handling equipment locally. The show is small enough for serious conversations and broad enough, through its co-located events, to put a forklift brand in front of mining, port, trucking and warehouse buyers. Indonesia's shift to electric and lithium-powered fleets gives new entrants a credible launch platform against established Japanese, Chinese and Korean brands.

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Visitor profile

Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

Warehouse, distribution-centre and third-party logistics operations managers

Plant, maintenance and material-handling engineers in manufacturing and mining

Forklift dealers, rental fleets and after-sales service providers

Procurement and supply-chain teams from retail, ports, plantations and construction

Exhibitor profile

Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

Forklift, reach-truck, stacker and pallet-truck manufacturers

Battery, charger, telematics and fleet-management technology providers

Crane, hoist, lifting and warehouse-racking suppliers

Spare-parts, hydraulic, tyre and attachment distributors

Product categories

Key solution areas showcased across the event.

Forklifts and electric counterbalance trucks

Warehouse equipment, stackers and pallet trucks

Cranes, hoists and lifting systems

Batteries, chargers and alternative power

Forklift parts, attachments and tyres

Warehouse automation, telematics and logistics technology

Location & Facilities

Venue

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Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran

Jl. Benyamin Suaeb, RT.13/RW.7, Gn. Sahari Utara, Kecamatan Sawah Besar, Jakarta Utara 10720, Indonesia

Entrances & gates

Jl. Benyamin Suaeb main entrance

Main visitor approach to the JIExpo Kemayoran exhibition halls.

Facilities

Parking

On-site parking surrounds the halls; arrive before 09:00 to avoid the opening-day queue.

Prayer rooms

Musholla prayer rooms are provided on the JIExpo site; ask at the information desk for the nearest one to your hall.

Food options

JIExpo hall concourse food kiosks

On-site dining

Parking: Large on-site car and motorcycle parking is available around the JIExpo Kemayoran halls; use the gate closest to your hall and allow extra time on opening morning.

Gate: Enter from Jl. Benyamin Suaeb; the Kemayoran site has multiple gates, so check the hall number on your badge confirmation before choosing one.

Attend

Entry & tickets

Trade-only

Event days & opening times

DayOpening hours

9:00 AM –6:00 PM daily, 26–28 May 2027

Ticket info

Badge collection

Ticket notes

Official online visitor registration is open; no gate ticket price is published. A third-party ticket page lists a CNY 300 service fee, which is not an official entry price.

Who runs the show

Organisers

PT Global Expo Management (GEM Indonesia)

Organiser

Email Website

What's on

Programme

Topic tracks

Electric and Lithium-Powered FleetsWarehouse Automation and TelematicsSafety, Service and Fleet Uptime

Co-located events

Transport & Logistics Indonesia 2027

Separate ticket

Logistics, freight, warehousing and supply-chain exhibition sharing the JIExpo site and dates.

JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta

Bus & Truck Southeast Asia 2027

Separate ticket

Commercial vehicle, bus and truck exhibition running alongside the material-handling show.

JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta

CONMINE 2027

Separate ticket

Construction and mining equipment exhibition that brings heavy-equipment buyers to the same venue.

JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta

How the last edition performed

Previous edition

Last edition

2026

Completed

Visitors: 12,800

Exhibitors: 300

Floor area: 15,000 sqm

Edition #: 10

Exhibitor countries: 15

This edition

2027

Visitors: 15,000

Exhibitors: 150

Floor area: 8,000 sqm

Next edition

Not announced yet

New this edition

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Four co-located shows
Forklift Indonesia 2027 runs alongside Transport & Logistics Indonesia, Bus & Truck Southeast Asia and CONMINE, widening the buyer pool to logistics, commercial-vehicle and mining teams.
Source

Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

Forklift Indonesia is a focused, mid-sized show rather than a broad industrial fair. Its value comes from qualified density: a visitor can meet most major forklift brands, battery and charger suppliers, and local distributors in a day, while the co-located logistics, truck and mining shows add buyers who do not attend a pure material-handling event. For a first-time international exhibitor, the realistic goal is distributor and fleet conversations, not mass lead volume.

Audience quality

High-value decision-makers

The audience is weighted towards end users and channel partners: warehouse and logistics operators, plant engineers, dealers, rental fleets and procurement teams. Jakarta's role as the national distribution hub means many visitors represent multi-site operations across Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan. English is widely used in business meetings but a local partner or interpreter improves access to smaller distributors.

Exhibitor outcomes

Real business growth

A stand is best justified by a defined channel objective: appointing a distributor, supporting an existing dealer, or launching an electric or automated product line. The show's size keeps stand costs and staffing manageable, but follow-up quality decides ROI. Budget for a bilingual team, demo equipment that can run safely indoors, and a 48-hour follow-up process. No rebooking rate or audited ROI is published, so no return figure is claimed.

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

Indonesia and Southeast Asia

Why it matters

Indonesia's manufacturing, mining, port and e-commerce logistics sectors are expanding, and operators are replacing diesel fleets with electric and lithium-powered equipment while adding telematics and warehouse automation. Forklift Indonesia concentrates those buyers in Jakarta and co-locates the show with logistics, commercial-vehicle and mining events, so a single visit covers the wider handling chain.

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Electrification of warehouse fleets

Lithium-ion batteries and fast charging are moving from pilot projects into mainstream Indonesian warehouse and distribution operations, driven by lower running costs and indoor air-quality rules.

What it changes: Buyers now compare battery, charger and energy-management packages alongside the truck price, which creates opportunities for power and telematics suppliers.

Automation in a tight labour market

AGVs, automated stackers and warehouse-execution software are being adopted by larger third-party logistics providers and modern retail distribution centres.

What it changes: Equipment suppliers that can integrate automation with existing forklift fleets can sell higher-value projects rather than single trucks.

After-sales and rental networks decide brand share

Fleet buyers in Indonesia weigh service coverage, spare-parts availability and rental terms as heavily as the initial machine price.

What it changes: Distributors with strong local workshops and parts stock can win share from imported brands that lack a service footprint.

Material handling and logistics circuit around Jakarta

May 2027, with regional options later in the year

Forklift Indonesia sits inside a Jakarta cluster of co-located industrial and logistics shows, with regional material-handling events worth pairing on a wider ASEAN calendar.

20–22 May 2026

Forklift Indonesia 2026

Jakarta, Indonesia

Tenth edition; dates reported by exhibitors and show directories.

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26–28 May 2027

Transport & Logistics Indonesia 2027

Jakarta, Indonesia

Runs alongside Forklift Indonesia at JIExpo Kemayoran.

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26–28 May 2027

Bus & Truck Southeast Asia 2027

Jakarta, Indonesia

Commercial-vehicle show sharing the same venue and dates.

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26–28 May 2027

CONMINE 2027

Jakarta, Indonesia

Mining and construction equipment show sharing the same venue and dates.

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Jakarta cluster

Forklift Indonesia 2027Transport & Logistics Indonesia 2027Bus & Truck Southeast Asia 2027CONMINE 2027

One trip covers four shows at the same venue.

Co-location confirmed on the official event-info page; 2026 dates from show-directory and exhibitor reports.

Plan your trip

Travel & logistics

Local currency · IDR

Arrival airports

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

CGK

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Main international gateway; take the airport rail link to BNI City or a licensed Blue Bird taxi.

About 30 km

to venue

45-75 minutes by road

by car

HLP

Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport

Closer for some domestic and regional flights; smaller terminal and fewer international connections.

About 15 km

to venue

25-40 minutes by road

by car

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

budget

Kemayoran / Central Jakarta

USD 40–65 / night

Clean business hotels 20-35 minutes from JIExpo; book with free cancellation for show week.

mid

Kemayoran / Mangga Dua

USD 70–120 / night

Best balance of travel time and comfort; 10-25 minutes to the venue depending on traffic.

premium

Central Jakarta / Kemayoran

USD 140–240 / night

Full-service hotels with meeting space, gym and airport transfers; useful for hosting distributor meetings.

Local transport

Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

Airport rail link

Estimated costIDR 70,000-120,000

Best forCGK to BNI City station, then taxi or ride-hailing to JIExpo

Faster than road in peak traffic; buy a card at the station and allow 20 minutes for the final taxi.

Taxi / ride-hailing

Estimated costIDR 60,000-180,000

Best forCentral Jakarta or Kemayoran hotels to JIExpo main gate

Use Blue Bird or the Gojek/Grab apps; agree the drop-off gate before departure.

Plan your trip

Visa & entry documents

Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

Visa not required

On-arrival available

ATA Carnet: check with organiser

Type	Who needs it	Fee	Processing
Visa-free entry (ASEAN and selected countries)	ASEAN passport holders and nationals covered by Indonesia's visa-free arrangement	—	On arrival
e-VOA / visitor visa	Many other nationalities visiting for business meetings or a trade show	$35.00	1-5 working days online

ASEAN nationals generally enter visa-free. Other visitors should check the official immigration list; rules and eligible nationalities change.

Indonesia does not generally operate the ATA Carnet system. Exhibitors should arrange a temporary import permit through a licensed customs broker and confirm the guarantee required.

Official visa page

Weather

Late May in Jakarta is hot and humid, roughly 26-32 C, with a high chance of afternoon rain and thunderstorms.

Plan for the climate

Check temperatures and pack accordingly

Venue connectivity

Local prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs are widely available at CGK; venue Wi-Fi is suitable for email but carry a hotspot for live equipment demos.

Ride-hailing

Taxis

Public transit

Car rentals

Cultural notes

Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

Introductions and hierarchy

Use a handshake with the right hand and address people by their title and surname. In many Indonesian companies the most senior person leads the conversation, so do not rush past them.

Tipping and meals

Tipping is not mandatory, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Halal food is widely available; avoid scheduling meetings across the Friday midday prayer.

Practical guides

Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

Flights

Destination: CGK

Book 6-10 weeks ahead for the 26-28 May window; arrive a day early because Jakarta traffic makes same-day connections risky.

Book flights

Visa

ASEAN nationals usually enter visa-free; many other business visitors use an e-VOA or visitor visa applied for online before travel.

Estimated cost: USD 35 for an e-VOA

Processing: 1-5 working days

Check that your visa permits business meetings, and carry the show invitation, hotel booking and return ticket.

Official Partner

Transport

Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

Airport → venue: CGK to JIExpo is about 30 km and 45-75 minutes by taxi; the airport rail link to BNI City plus a short taxi is often faster in peak traffic.

Hotel → venue: From Kemayoran or Mangga Dua hotels allow 15-30 minutes by taxi; from Central Jakarta allow 30-45 minutes.

Ride-hail: Gojek and Grab are the main ride-hailing apps; use the app's pinned gate and expect surge pricing when the halls close.

Public transit: TransJakarta bus corridors and the KRL commuter network connect central Jakarta; both are cheap but require a short final taxi to JIExpo.

Parking: On-site parking surrounds the halls; arrive before 09:00 on opening day.

Weather

Plan and pack for the event climate.

Month: May

Temperature: 26-32 C

Seasonality: Late May is the end of the wet season, with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms.

Packing: Light business wear in breathable fabrics, a compact umbrella, comfortable shoes and a power bank.

Plan your trip

Planning

Best day to visit: 2027-05-27

Day two usually has the fullest exhibitor staffing and a settled floor plan, while opening-day queues have eased. It leaves the final morning for follow-up meetings before the halls close.

T-14

Book flights and confirm the visa or visa-free route — Check passport validity of at least six months and print the show invitation.

T-10

Reserve a hotel in Kemayoran or Mangga Dua and register online — Keep the registration confirmation for badge collection.

T-7

Shortlist exhibitors and request meetings — Group targets by hall and product area to avoid crossing the site repeatedly.

T-3

Arrange airport transfer and download Gojek or Grab — Save the JIExpo main gate and your hotel address in Indonesian.

T-1

Pack passport, business cards, umbrella and power bank — Check the weather and leave buffer time for Jakarta traffic.

Sample visitor itinerary

Route-optimised day