Customs Facilitates Bonded Industrial Zone for Footwear in Semarang, PT Mingbao ...
PT Mingbao Lianchuang International, a footwear company located in the Candi Industrial Area, Semarang, has officially received a bonded zone facility permit from the Central Java and DI Yogyakarta Regional Customs Office. The permit was handed over directly by the Head of the Regional Customs Office for Central Java and DI Yogyakarta, Agus Yulianto, on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.
Agus stated that the provision of this facility represents the government’s support in enhancing the competitiveness of the national industry. “We provide the Bonded Zone facility to help industry players reduce production costs and expand export market access,” he said.
PT Mingbao Lianchuang International is a company operating in the footwear industry with an export orientation to various countries, such as the United States, Latin America, Europe, and the Asian region. The presence of this company is expected to strengthen the contribution of the manufacturing sector to the regional economy while encouraging an increase in national exports.
Agus also added that the customs facilities provided include the suspension of import duties as well as tax facilitation for the import of raw materials that will be processed and re-exported. According to him, these conveniences can improve efficiency and streamline the production process. He also emphasised that Customs will continue to serve as a trade facilitator and industrial assistance for the business world.
In addition to contributing to exports, this company also has a positive impact on employment absorption. Up to 2026, PT Mingbao Lianchuang International has absorbed around 350 local workers. This number is projected to increase to 700 workers by 2030 in line with business expansion.
“The presence of this industry not only increases exports but also opens up job opportunities and provides direct benefits to the surrounding community,” said Agus.
From an investment perspective, the company demonstrates strong commitment to business development in Indonesia. The recorded investment value reached Rp50 billion in 2026 and is projected to increase to Rp350 billion by 2030 in line with plans to expand production capacity.
The presence of PT Mingbao Lianchuang International in the Candi Industrial Area can become a driving force for the regional economy. Strengthening this export industry ecosystem is expected to provide positive multiplier effects for economic growth as well as an increase in state revenues.