JICT supports acceleration of 'longstay' resolution for efficient logistics
Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) is strengthening its commitment to supporting the acceleration of national logistics transformation through synergy with the Directorate General of Customs and Excise in resolving imported goods that have remained in storage for excessively long periods (longstay).
“The resolution of longstay containers is part of a joint effort to create a logistics ecosystem that is increasingly efficient, orderly, and competitive,” said JICT President Director Ade Hartundono in Jakarta on Tuesday.
This step is being taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations as an effort to optimise port capacity while smoothing the flow of national logistics.
According to Ade, resolving longstay containers is part of a strategy to increase port operational efficiency. The success of a modern port is measured not only by the speed of loading and unloading but also by its ability to maintain the smoothness of the logistics cycle through collaboration between regulators, terminal operators, shipping companies, and all stakeholders.
“When stacking space can be re-utilised optimally, terminal service capacity increases, container turnover improves, and ultimately, this provides benefits to all service users and supports the smooth running of national trade,” said Ade.
The initial activity for resolving longstay imported goods was carried out at the JICT Waiting Bay before the destruction process was conducted at the PT Sinergi Prima Sejahtera facility in Tangerang Regency.
The goods being processed consist of State-Controlled Goods (BDN) in the form of cut flowers and pussy willow, as well as Unclaimed Goods (BTD) consisting of thousands of sacks of fresh garlic.
All these commodities have been declared unfit for use based on the inspection results from the Jakarta Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine Office. Therefore, their resolution is carried out through a destruction mechanism in accordance with applicable regulations.
Ade emphasised that JICT will continue to strengthen collaboration with the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, Pelindo, shipping companies, quarantine agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure every operational process runs quickly, safely, transparently, and in accordance with regulations.
“We believe that Indonesia’s logistics competitiveness is built through collaboration. When regulators and operators move in the same direction, efficiency will increase, asset utilisation will become more optimal, logistics costs can be reduced, and the confidence of business actors in national ports will grow stronger,” Ade explained.
In addition to supporting smooth trade, the resolution of longstay imported goods also provides significant operational benefits, including reducing congestion in Temporary Storage Areas (TPS), optimising the use of containers owned by shipping companies, accelerating the turnover of stacking space, and improving the quality of service to port users.
Ade hopes that this step will further strengthen the efficiency and competitiveness of national logistics amidst increasing trade activities.