Logistics Players Urge Regulatory Certainty for JTCC Integration
If tariffs remain fragmented, this becomes a high cost for the logistics industry.
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Players in the logistics industry are pressing for regulatory certainty regarding the integration of the Cibitung-Cilincing Toll Road (JTCC), so that they can draw up distribution strategies and business plans with greater confidence.
Secretary General of the Indonesian Logistics and Forwarders Association (ALFI) Institute, Trismawan Sanjaya, said in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday that regulatory certainty is a prerequisite for logistics players.
According to him, tariff integration would send a positive signal to the business world, as it reflects the government’s commitment to improving logistics efficiency and the investment climate.
“If tariffs remain fragmented, that becomes a high cost for the logistics industry. If the tariffs on toll roads supporting logistics are already integrated, businesses have more route options, while clear regulations will boost the confidence of the business world and investors,” he said.
He added that, if implemented optimally, the integration of logistics corridor areas is believed to be capable of strengthening JTCC’s role as direct access connecting industrial zones with Tanjung Priok Port.
The integration also has the potential to create a more even distribution of traffic, improve logistics operational efficiency in terms of both time and cost, and strengthen national supply chains.
In the long term, improved connectivity is expected to raise the competitiveness of Indonesian products in global markets while maintaining price stability for goods domestically.
Previously, Tulus Abadi, a member of the Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) representing the public, said the JTCC integration plan forms part of a wider integration plan for existing toll routes, particularly in Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek).
“The integration plan for JTCC is part of a broader connectivity effort and covers a number of other toll sections that meet the requirements,” Tulus said.
He said the government is preparing a logistics corridor integration scheme for JTCC to maximise the potential of existing routes for logistics connectivity and to relieve traffic burdens on arterial roads.
“The integration plan for JTCC is part of a broader connectivity effort and covers a number of other toll sections that meet the requirements,” he said.
The logistics corridor integration plan being prepared by BPJT is regarded as an important step towards creating a more efficient and integrated logistics transport network.
One of the sections under discussion is the Cibitung-Cilincing Toll Road (JTCC). This toll road plays a strategic role because it connects industrial areas in east Jakarta and West Java with Tanjung Priok Port.
Meanwhile, public policy observer Agus Pambagio reminded that regulation is needed to govern coordination between toll road business entities (BUJT).
Such legal certainty ensures oversight so that the implementation of logistics corridor integration runs optimally.
“A Ministerial Regulation is indeed needed as the basis for implementing the integration. Equally important is governance and oversight, so that the integration runs consistently and provides certainty for all parties,” he said.
Agus added that logistics corridor integration is a strategic step towards delivering a toll road system that is more efficient and easier for the public to use.
“Tariff integration must indeed be carried out so that users do not have to pay multiple times and the system is simpler. Even more importantly, oversight must be in place so that its implementation is truly effective,” he said.