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Berau Cocoa Beans Reach Swiss Market in First Export

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Indonesian company PT Khatulistiwa Agro Serasi Sentosa exported 1.5 tonnes of cocoa beans from Berau to Switzerland in its first shipment to Europe.
  • Berau officials and Tarakan Customs attended the export ceremony on Saturday, August 22.
  • Tarakan Customs said it would support cocoa exporters through administrative assistance, an Export Clinic and physical inspections when needed.

Cocoa from Berau has entered the European market for the first time, with PT Khatulistiwa Agro Serasi Sentosa sending 1.5 tonnes of cocoa beans to Switzerland.

The shipment was formally dispatched on Saturday, August 22, in an event attended by representatives of the Berau regency government and Tarakan Customs.

Tarakan Customs chief Wahyu Budi Utomo described the export as a concrete example of a regional commodity reaching international markets. He said it also strengthened Indonesian products’ position in global trade.

Customs officials said they would continue assisting cocoa businesses through streamlined export administration, an Export Clinic and physical inspections when required. Wahyu Budi Utomo said cooperation and guidance during the export process would help businesses keep their shipments moving smoothly.

Through synergy and assistance in the export process, we are committed to continuing to provide services and support to business actors in promoting the smooth running of export activities.

— Wahyu Budi UtomoThe Tarakan Customs chief described the agency’s support for cocoa exporters.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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