Customs 'Red Line' Operation Uncovers Frozen Meat and Electric Dynamos

Bea Cukai Tanjung Priok is accelerating the inspection of imported goods entering the port to prevent illegal imports and reduce the backlog of containers awaiting examination. The number of containers under inspection has dropped drastically from 3,100 in May to approximately 700 as of 17 June 2026.

“From nearly 3,100 containers last May, the number has now decreased to around 700 hot outstanding containers. We have resolved many of them with the additional inspection areas we prepared,” an official stated on Wednesday (17/6/2026).

This progress results from efforts by Tanjung Priok Customs to reduce container pile-ups. Measures implemented include increasing inspection personnel, adding inspection locations at the Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) and TPK Koja, extending inspections into the night, and adjusting services.

“To anticipate this situation, we are using operational measures from upstream to downstream. This involves accelerating processes for all parties, both stakeholders and the terminal operators, together with Customs,” he explained.

During inspections on the red line on Wednesday (17/6/2026), a variety of imported goods were found. These included frozen buffalo meat from India under the Allana brand, white floral-patterned bags from China, and electrical items such as lamps from brands Lovov, Semny, and Lanbo, also originating from China. Other goods included rolls of PVC for banners and electric motor dynamos from China.