Fostering Synergy, Customs Expands Export Access, Investment, and SME Support

Indonesian Customs is actively fostering a robust export ecosystem through strategic collaborations with regional governments, businesses, and key partners. These efforts aim to enhance national exports by focusing on logistics infrastructure development, increasing business capabilities, and providing crucial support to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in penetrating international markets.

In Manado, the North Sulawesi Regional Customs Office facilitated a meeting between the North Sulawesi Provincial Government and delegations from China Merchants Port Group and SITC Group. The discussion centered on investment opportunities at Bitung Port and the development of direct call services between Bitung and China. This meeting followed the Chinese companies' visit to explore potential cooperation in developing the port and logistics ecosystem in eastern Indonesia. Stakeholders discussed port infrastructure, logistics connectivity, and strengthening Indonesia-China trade networks. China Merchants Port Group expressed interest in Bitung Port as a new logistics investment site, while SITC Group committed to enhancing shipping services due to increasing trade volume between Bitung and China. The development of the Bitung Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is also seen as having significant potential to drive investment and streamline cargo flow through the port.

Meanwhile, in Bekasi Regency, Cikarang Customs collaborated with the Bekasi Regency Trade Office to conduct export training for businesses. Titled "How to Start Exporting," the program provided insights into export procedures, customs compliance, and the utilization of available facilities, particularly for SMEs. In Balikpapan, Customs supported the "Desa Devisa" (Export Village) Program through a "Meet to Match" (M2M) event. This initiative involved various government agencies, Bank Indonesia, the Indonesia Eximbank (LPEI), farmer groups, and private entities to develop export potential based on superior regional products.

During the M2M event, Customs offered guidance on export procedures, the use of the Export Clinic, and assistance services for businesses. The Desa Devisa program aims to establish centers for collecting, processing, and marketing value-added agricultural products, thereby increasing the number of local products capable of reaching international markets. Budi Prasetiyo, Head of the Customs Public Relations and Counseling Sub-directorate, emphasized that enhancing export performance requires close collaboration among the government, the business world, and all stakeholders. He affirmed that Indonesian Customs remains committed to driving...

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Customs continues to encourage the establishment of a strong export ecosystem.