Customs Facilities Support the Successful Staging of MotoGP Mandalika
The successful staging of the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2026, or MotoGP Mandalika, was supported by the smooth movement of cross-border logistics. To facilitate the international event, Indonesia’s Directorate General of Customs and Excise provided customs facilities through the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) scheme and ATA Carnets, allowing racing goods and equipment to enter, be used and be sent back in accordance with regulations.
MotoGP Mandalika took place on 9–11 October 2026 at the Mandalika International Circuit in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. In addition to being an international sporting event, it supports tourism, stimulates economic activity and showcases Indonesia to the world. Staging the race requires the movement of large volumes of goods, from racing equipment to other technical supplies. These must arrive on time for the event to proceed as scheduled. Customs services form part of the logistics chain supporting preparations.
Netty Hartawati, head of Customs and Excise’s Subdirectorate of Public Relations and Publications, said customs facilities help organisers meet their logistics needs while ensuring that goods brought in from abroad and their use comply with regulations. “The successful staging of MotoGP reflects the smooth flow of cross-border logistics. Customs and Excise is part of the supporting ecosystem, providing customs facilities that help ensure the necessary goods and equipment arrive and are used on schedule. These arrangements are accompanied by compliance with requirements and oversight in accordance with regulations,” she said.
Two instruments used to support the event were SEZ facilities and ATA Carnets. Under the Special Economic Zone Customs Declaration (PPKEK) scheme, eligible goods may receive customs facilities in accordance with applicable regulations. ATA Carnets, meanwhile, facilitate the temporary import of goods for specific purposes, including equipment used at international events and then returned to the country of origin or sent on to another country.
The benefits of the two facilities were evident at MotoGP Mandalika 2026. Customs and Excise, through its local office in Mataram, provided services and oversight for around 500 tonnes of racing logistics arriving at Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport on 5–6 October 2026.
The MotoGP cargo was carried on five charter flights. Customs and Excise Mataram monitored the goods from their arrival, followed by physical inspections after the logistics reached the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit. Goods meeting the requirements received import-duty exemptions and were not subject to import taxes under the applicable scheme, as well as streamlined procedures for physical inspections.
“For these MotoGP logistics imports, from Monday 5 October 2026, Customs and Excise Mataram monitored the cargo carried on five charter flights and then conducted physical inspections after it arrived at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit,” said Zaeni Rokhman, head of Customs and Excise Mataram.
Services continued after the races ended. On Sunday 11 October 2026, Customs and Excise Mataram officers carried out physical inspections in parallel, taking into account the finish times of races in each class. This helped goods be sent back to the host country of the next round.
“We immediately inspected the MotoGP logistics covered by a total of 400 ATA Carnet documents, which are due to be re-exported to Australia, the country hosting the next race. Speed and accuracy in inspecting and monitoring this MotoGP cargo are vital to the success of this international event,” Zaeni said.
Inspection and re-export are important parts of the MotoGP logistics cycle. Accurate administration and checks help ensure equipment can continue to the next race venue without customs obligations being overlooked.
Although customs facilities provide greater convenience, they do not remove requirements or oversight. Organisers and related parties must still comply with applicable rules, while Customs and Excise ensures that facilities are used and goods moved according to procedure. Smooth logistics at an international event such as MotoGP depend on collaboration among organisers, logistics operators, the government and supporting agencies. Coordination is necessary to ensure goods arrive on time and each stage proceeds in an orderly manner.
For MotoGP Mandalika 2026, Customs and Excise coordinated with several parties, including the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) and the Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA). This collaboration helped ensure logistics needs and customs procedures were prepared before, during and after the races. With appropriate customs facilities and oversight in line with regulations, sporting, tourism and economic activities can proceed successfully, keeping Indonesia ready to host global events.