Tanjung Priok Customs Destroys Long-Stay Imported Goods to Boost National Logistics

Tanjung Priok Customs has destroyed a significant quantity of imported goods that had been held in the customs area since January 2021. This move is intended to expedite the resolution of long-dwelling containers and bolster the national logistics system. The destruction ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) and continued at a facility in Tangerang.

The confiscated items included 303 cartons of cut flowers and 203 cartons of pussy willow plants, all classified as state-controlled goods (BDN). Additionally, 4,350 sacks of fresh garlic, designated as uncontrolled goods (BTD), were also destroyed. These items were deemed unfit for consumption or use following an examination by the DKI Jakarta Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Center.

Adhang Noegroho Adhi, Head of the Tanjung Priok Customs Service Office, stated that this destruction marks a crucial first step in clearing long-staying imported goods. He emphasized that this initiative not only provides legal certainty for imported items but also benefits the national logistics ecosystem. The goods destroyed had been in the customs area for a considerable time, with BDN items dating back to January 2021 and BTD items to August 2025. This process is expected to reduce congestion in temporary storage facilities and optimize container utilization.

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The destruction today is the initial step in resolving long-staying imported goods at the Tanjung Priok Customs Service Office. Going forward, we will continue to push for the resolution of other long-staying containers that meet the provisions. This step not only provides legal certainty for imported goods but also offers tangible benefits for the national logistics ecosystem.