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2025.10.12
For importers and exporters, this is not just policy news, but a signal to prepare, act, and seize opportunities. 2025.09.15
In recent days, we have all witnessed with heavy hearts how the political and social situation in our homeland has become increasingly tense.
From demonstrations that escalated into acts of anarchy, to tragic news of our brothers and sisters losing loved ones in the regional council building fire.
This is not just news. This is a national wound. 2025.08.26
“If you build a ship in Batam, you’re automatically exempt from import duties.”
This statement is not entirely true. For ships intended for domestic use, imported components are still subject to duties and taxes once they are released for use. In other words, location alone does not eliminate customs obligations. 2025.08.17
Government Regulation No. 85 of 2015 and related Finance Ministry regulations (PMK) position TPBs as fiscal tools to enhance Indonesia’s logistics competitiveness. Each TPB type has its own functions and benefits — here’s a breakdown with real examples. 2025.07.28

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Import Quota Is Ending Soon: What Happens If You’re Late?
As the year draws to a close, the trade world grows increasingly busy. Importers rush to submit documents, ensure shipments arrive on time, and finalize import license reports before December 31. 2025.10.06
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How Bonded Logistics Centers (PLB) Can Save Indonesia’s Steel Industry from Import Pressure
Indonesia’s iron and steel industry is standing at a crossroads. Over the past four years, several domestic steel plants have been forced to reduce capacity, or even shut down completely. 2025.09.29
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Secret Weapon for EPCs in the Era of Imported Steel Invasion
Imagine you are an EPC contractor who has just seen the announcement of a major project tender. You’ve prepared the design, calculated the budget, and compared material prices. Then, a bitter reality emerges: imported steel from China is far cheaper than your local options. 2025.09.22
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Rp 200 Trillion & Falling Loan Interest Rates: Time for Importers and Exporters to Act
Imagine this scenario: Indonesia’s state-owned banks suddenly have an additional Rp 200 trillion in fresh funds dedicated to business lending, while loan interest rates drop to 5.50%—the lowest level in recent months.For importers and exporters, this is not just policy news, but a signal to prepare, act, and seize opportunities. 2025.09.15

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5 Fatal Mistakes of Major Industrial Importers: Chronology, Impact & How to Avoid Them
With import regulations becoming stricter under the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Trade—aimed at protecting local industry—every oversight can lead to additional costs worth billions of rupiah. 2025.09.08
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Indonesia’s Geothermal Race: Why Supply Chain and Regulation Will Decide Who Wins
Indonesia holds the world’s largest geothermal reserves—over 23 gigawatts of untapped potential. The government’s latest energy plan aims to add 5 GW of new geothermal capacity by 2034, requiring more than US$26 billion in investment. On paper, this looks like a golden opportunity. In reality, the race to unlock Indonesia’s geothermal future is as much about logistics and alignment with regulatory frameworks as it is about technology. 2025.09.01
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When Riots Shake the Nation, We Stand Together
Introduction: A Shared National WoundIn recent days, we have all witnessed with heavy hearts how the political and social situation in our homeland has become increasingly tense.
From demonstrations that escalated into acts of anarchy, to tragic news of our brothers and sisters losing loved ones in the regional council building fire.
This is not just news. This is a national wound. 2025.08.26

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Debunking the Batam Myth: Digitalization & Bonded Logistics Centers (PLB) as Smart Strategies to Cut Ship Component Import–Export Costs
Among shipbuilding players, there’s a common belief:“If you build a ship in Batam, you’re automatically exempt from import duties.”
This statement is not entirely true. For ships intended for domestic use, imported components are still subject to duties and taxes once they are released for use. In other words, location alone does not eliminate customs obligations. 2025.08.17

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Bonded Logistics Center (PLB): A New Hope for Indonesian SMEs
In recent years, the business world has faced significant challenges. From geopolitical uncertainties, fluctuations in raw material prices, to changes in international trade regulations—all have had a major impact, especially on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. 2025.08.11
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Revealing the Challenges of EPC Project Imports: Integrated Logistics Strategies That Can Save Billions
For players in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects, success is not just about design and construction, but also about ensuring that required goods arrive on time and in good condition. 2025.08.04
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What is TPB & Why It Matters
Bonded Logistics Facilities (TPB) are designated zones authorized by the Directorate General of Customs and Excise in Indonesia to store and process imported goods (or goods from Domestic Bonded Areas, TLDDP) before they are distributed domestically or exported. These facilities offer suspended import duties and taxes (PDRI), providing significant cost-efficiency and improved cash flow — crucial for industry, trade, and investment.Government Regulation No. 85 of 2015 and related Finance Ministry regulations (PMK) position TPBs as fiscal tools to enhance Indonesia’s logistics competitiveness. Each TPB type has its own functions and benefits — here’s a breakdown with real examples. 2025.07.28

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