NCS
NCS (PT Nusantara Card Semesta) is a 31-year-old Indonesian courier and logistics company operating 150+ branches, 2000+ agent partners, and 12 service lines spanning domestic/international express, cold-chain food delivery, trucking, warehousing, and mailroom management for banking, F&B, e-commerce, government, and individual customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersDki Jakarta, Indonesia
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What NCS does
PT Nusantara Card Semesta (NCS) is an Indonesian private courier and logistics company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Jakarta Barat. The company operates 12 distinct service lines across domestic express, international express (155+ countries), trucking (FCL/FTL, LCL/LTL), city courier, mailroom management, dedicated courier placement, warehouse fulfillment, relocation (NCS Moving), and temperature-controlled food logistics (Nusantara Food Delivery and Big Fresh cold chain). NCS reaches an estimated 95% of Indonesian cities through a hybrid distribution network of 150+ company-owned branches and sub-branches, 2000+ independent agent partners (mitra), 200 vehicles, and 1800+ motorcycle couriers, with approximately 2000+ total employees.
Underlying the operation is a proprietary, self-developed technology stack rather than third-party software. Core platforms include the My NCS mobile application for consumer self-service on Google Play Store, the iDSS (Intelligent Distribution System Solution) for corporate batch shipment management, the My NCS Agent platform for partner transaction and financial reporting, a corporate tracking system with android-equipped couriers for real-time B2B visibility, a computerized warehouse management system with barcode tracking, and a temperature-controlled cold chain system operating freezer (-10 to -20°C) and chiller (-10 to 15°C) facilities. API integration endpoints allow e-commerce platforms to auto-generate waybills and access pickup status, reducing manual processing for enterprise customers.
NCS's revenue model is transaction-fee and managed-services based. Core parcel and document delivery generate per-shipment fees scaled by weight and destination, with promotional rates as low as Rp5,000/kg for Java corridor deliveries. Agent partners earn 17.5% (individual) or 20% (business) commissions on each transaction with no royalty or renewal fees, creating franchise-like unit economics. Enterprise clients pay transaction fees plus a 10% monthly invoice discount and can subscribe to dedicated couriers. Warehouse fulfillment, mailroom, and relocation operate as managed-service contracts. Customers span banking (BCA, BRI, BNI, Permata, GE Finance, Citibank), F&B (NFD restaurant partners, Fresh Factory), government, e-commerce platforms, and individual consumers served through agents, mobile app, and website. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified (City Courier and Cargo Services) and obtained BPJPH Halal certification in December 2024.
NCS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- NCS
- Legal name
- PT Nusantara Card Semesta
- Website
- https://ncskurir.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- NCS (PT Nusantara Card Semesta) is a 31-year-old Indonesian courier and logistics company operating 150+ branches, 2000+ agent partners, and 12 service lines spanning domestic/international express, cold-chain food delivery, trucking, warehousing, and mailroom management for banking, F&B, e-commerce, government, and individual customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
NCS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Domestic Express & Courier Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Warehousing and Storage (493), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (49221)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Document & Small Packet Express (Letters/Legal/Financial) (TLAAABAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Refrigerated (Temp-Controlled) TL Carriers (TLADADAB), Moving & Household Goods TL Carriers (TLADADAL)
Keywords
Where NCS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dki Jakarta
- HQ country
- Indonesia
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices15 records
Markets served
NCS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Package and Document Delivery: Core revenue from domestic and international express delivery services for packages, documents, and cargo. Services include Same Day, Next Day, Regular, and Overnight options with pricing based on weight and destination.
- Nusantara Food Delivery (NFD): Specialized food delivery service launched May 2020, utilizing temperature-controlled packaging (thermal bags, chillers) for restaurants and food businesses. Revenue from delivery fees and associated services.
- Warehouse Fulfillment: Warehouse storage rental and fulfillment services including stock management, packing, labeling, and shipping. Customers include banking, government, and e-commerce sectors.
- Agent Network Commissions: Revenue share with agent partners who earn commissions of 17.5% (individual) or 20% (business) per transaction. Agents handle pickup and delivery at local level.
- Big Fresh Cold Chain: Refrigerated truck delivery for frozen and fresh food products with minimum 100kg requirement for corporate and SME customers.
- Mailroom Management: Document management and internal mail services for national and multinational corporations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Jawa Murah promotional rate for Java island deliveries |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Regular Darat service for large packages via land transport |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | International Express delivery to global destinations |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bogor area food delivery service |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Agent commission rates for mitra partners |
| Subscription | Monthly | Corporate account discount |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels8 records
NCS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PT Nusantara Card Semesta (NCS Kurir) is an Indonesian courier and logistics company that picks up, transports, and delivers documents, packages, cargo, food (temperature-controlled), and household goods across domestic and international destinations. Services span Same Day, Next Day, Regular, and Overnight delivery, supplemented by warehousing, mailroom management, relocation, and a 2,000+ agent franchise network covering 95% of Indonesian cities.
Product overview
NCS operates as a comprehensive logistics and courier platform offering 12 distinct delivery and logistics services across Indonesia. The core portfolio includes Domestic Express and International Express as primary offerings, complemented by specialized services: Nusantara Food Delivery (food-specific with cold chain), Trucking (freight), City Courier (bulk documents in Jabodetabek), NCS Moving (relocation), Mailroom (corporate document management), Dedicated Courier (on-site courier placement), Warehouse Fulfillment (storage and fulfillment), Regular Darat (economical ground shipping), Big Fresh (bulk frozen/fresh food), and SnapHub (instant delivery with warehouse storage). Technology platforms include My NCS mobile app for personal users, iDSS for corporate business customers, and My NCS Agent platform for the agent/partner network. The company also provides API integration for e-commerce systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Nusantara Food Delivery (NFD): Food delivery service launched in May 2020 for culinary/food business customers, with cold chain capabilities and temperature-controlled delivery.
- My NCS
- My NCS Agent
- SnapHub
- Big Fresh
- iDSS
Products and services
- Domestic Express Main express delivery service to all Indonesian regions with no minimum shipment requirement. Offers Regular (1–10 days), Overnight, and Same Day delivery options with morning pickup cut-off.
- International Express Document, package, and cargo delivery to over 150 countries through partner networks across Asia and Europe. Pricing starts from Rp78,900/kg to destinations including Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Qatar, and Dubai.
- City Courier Bulk document delivery service for the Jabodetabek area handling credit cards, bank statements, brochures, and monthly bills. Offers Regular (5 days), Urgent (3 days), and Rush (6 hours same day) service levels.
- Trucking Land and sea freight service using containers and trucks with door-to-door, door-to-port, or port-to-port delivery. Offers FCL/FTL (20ft/40ft containers, CDE, CDD, Fuso, Wing Box) and LCL/LTL consolidated options with free pickup.
- Regular Darat Economical ground shipping for large packages using NCS-owned fleet with door-to-door delivery. Minimum 10kg with rates starting from Rp 4,500/kg, available for intra-city, inter-city, and inter-province.
- NCS Moving Relocation service including Moving Superstore, Moving Office, Moving Luxury Textile Store, and Personal Moving for homes and apartments, with IT-enabled monitoring for quality and security.
- Mailroom Mailroom Management service providing document handling solutions for national and multinational companies, including incoming/outgoing documents, internal/external shipping, floor-to-floor delivery, and inter-department/branch shipments.
- Dedicated Courier Service placing dedicated experienced couriers at client companies to handle specialized pickup and delivery, with My NCS app integration for real-time tracking and online shipment status.
- Warehouse Fulfillment Warehouse storage rental service with stock management, inventory reconciliation by NCS team, and distribution throughout Indonesia. Includes fulfillment services from photo-taking to shipping.
- Nusantara Food Delivery (NFD) Specialized food delivery service launched May 2020, featuring temperature-controlled packaging with special courier bags, chiller/freezer facilities at main branches in JABODETABEK. Offers Same Day Service (4–6 hours intracity) and One Night Service (next day delivery for inter-city).
- Big Fresh Frozen and fresh food shipping under Nusantara Food Delivery for corporate and UMKM with 100kg minimum. Features freezer temperatures (-10 to -20°C) and chiller (-10 to 15°C) for frozen food, fresh food, fruits, vegetables, and soft drinks.
- SnapHub Combined instant delivery service for packages, documents, and food with product storage at NCS warehouses, providing time-sensitive delivery with quality product storage.
- My NCS Mobile Application Mobile platform for personal users to schedule pickup, track shipments in real-time, check rates, find agent locations, and access exclusive promotions. Available on Google Play Store.
- iDSS (Intelligent Distribution System Solution) Business management application for corporate customers to handle structured shipment input for high-volume data, both individual and batch processing.
- My NCS Agent Cloud-based agent platform for NCS partnership network to input transactions, monitor shipments, and manage financial reports in real-time.
- API Integration for Corporate Customers Endpoint API for e-commerce platforms and corporate customers to automatically generate waybill numbers and pickup status, enabling real-time tracking, automated reporting, and process automation.
Quantifiable outcome
- 95% city coverage across Indonesia
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use NCS
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
NCS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature7 records
NCS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- GWSminorListed as partner on NCS website with logo display. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
- PT GASminorListed as partner on NCS website with logo display. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
- AbhayaminorListed as partner on NCS website with logo display. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
- Rasa JuaraminorListed as partner on NCS website with logo display. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
- Fresh FactoryminorListed as partner on NCS website with logo display. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
- FrexminorListed as partner on NCS website with logo display. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
- Parto.idminorListed as partner on NCS website with logo display. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
- Nusantara Food Delivery (NFD)minorListed as partner on NCS website with logo display. NFD is also a service/product of NCS, so this may represent agent or franchise partners using the NFD brand.
- BebakarminorListed as partner on NCS website with logo display. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
- PesanterusminorListed as partner on NCS website with logo display. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
- TopsoniaminorListed as partner on NCS website with logo display. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
- VIP KurirminorListed as partner on NCS website with logo display. Nature of partnership not specified in detail.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
NCS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- JNE (Jalur Nugraha Ekakurir): Indonesia's largest domestic courier, offering domestic and international express delivery, e-commerce fulfillment, and heavy cargo. Closest direct competitor to NCS in the Indonesian CEP market with overlapping banking and SMB customer segments.
- AnterAja: Indonesian courier with nationwide coverage and e-commerce focus, backed by Astra International. Direct competitor in domestic express and last-mile delivery, particularly for SMB and enterprise shippers.
- SiCepat Ekspres: Tech-enabled Indonesian courier with strong e-commerce platform integrations and COD (cash-on-delivery) capability. Competes directly with NCS in domestic express and has invested heavily in digital tracking — a comparable on the technology dimension.
- Wahana Express: Mid-sized Indonesian courier offering domestic and international delivery services, including motorcycle-based last-mile. Comparable SMB and individual customer focus to NCS's agent-driven model.
- Ninja Xpress: Asset-light Indonesian e-commerce courier with strong digital onboarding and API integration. Competes with NCS for online seller volumes and pressures traditional branch-and-fleet models.
- Tiki (Citra Van Titipan Kilat): Long-established Indonesian courier offering same-day, next-day, and international express services. Closely comparable to NCS in product breadth, banking-sector client base, and historical brand strength.
- Lion Parcel: Indonesia-wide parcel delivery service backed by the Lion Air group aviation logistics network. Competes with NCS in domestic express and offers comparable enterprise and e-commerce solutions.
- J&T Express Indonesia: Fast-growing Indonesian parcel network from J&T Group, focused on e-commerce volumes with nationwide door-to-door coverage. Comparable service portfolio (express, freight) and aggressive pricing pressure NCS's core SME and e-commerce lanes.
Broad incumbents
- POS Indonesia: State-owned Indonesian national postal operator offering letters, parcels, logistics, and financial services. Broader incumbent with full nationwide coverage including remote islands, competing with NCS across most service lines at scale.
Emerging players
- ID Express (IDE): Emerging Indonesian courier focused on e-commerce parcel delivery with growing nationwide footprint. Emerging competitor in the same SMB and e-commerce fulfillment space where NCS operates.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
NCS social profiles
Digital presenceNCS compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
NCS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
NCS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
NCS subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
NCS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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NCS M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about NCS
What does NCS do?
PT Nusantara Card Semesta (NCS Kurir) is an Indonesian courier and logistics company that picks up, transports, and delivers documents, packages, cargo, food (temperature-controlled), and household goods across domestic and international destinations. Services span Same Day, Next Day, Regular, and Overnight delivery, supplemented by warehousing, mailroom management, relocation, and a 2,000+ agent franchise network covering 95% of Indonesian cities.
Is NCS a public or private company?
NCS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was NCS founded?
NCS was founded in 1994. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is NCS based?
NCS is headquartered in Dki Jakarta, Indonesia, in the Asia region.
How does NCS make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Package and Document Delivery is the primary driver. The others are nusantara Food Delivery (NFD), warehouse Fulfillment, agent Network Commissions, big Fresh Cold Chain and mailroom Management.
Who are NCS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are JNE (Jalur Nugraha Ekakurir), AnterAja, SiCepat Ekspres, Wahana Express, Ninja Xpress, Tiki (Citra Van Titipan Kilat), Lion Parcel and J&T Express Indonesia. POS Indonesia is listed as a broad incumbent. ID Express (IDE) is listed as an emerging player.
Does NCS have an API?
Yes. NCS provides API integration for corporate customers and e-commerce platforms to automatically generate waybill numbers (resi) and pickup status. The API enables real-time tracking, order processing, and reporting without manual intervention. This is described as enabling process automation, reducing human error, and speeding up business workflows.
What industry is NCS in?
NCS's product category is Domestic Express & Courier Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAAABAI, Document & Small Packet Express (Letters/Legal/Financial), with a secondary code of TLADADAB, Refrigerated (Temp-Controlled) TL Carriers. Its NAICS code is 4921.