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Bonded Logistics Center of PT United Tractors Tbk (PLB UT)

Bonded Logistics Center of PT United Tractors Tbk (PLB UT)

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Published At 30 Oct 2025


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Bonded Logistics Center (PLB) is a bonded logistics facility as regulated in Government Regulation No. 85 of 2015 concerning Amendments to Government Regulation No. 32 of 2009, and Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 272/PMK.04/2015.

This facility allows companies to store both imported and local goods under specific taxation provisions that provide various fiscal and logistical conveniences.

Key Benefits of PLB

  1. Deferment of import duty payments.
  2. Reduction or exemption of Value Added Tax (VAT) under certain conditions.
  3. Enhanced supply chain flexibility to accelerate distribution and reduce lead times.

Location and Status of PLB UT

  1. Since 2016, PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) has been registered as a member of the Indonesian Bonded Logistics Centers Association (PPLBI) with membership code 0020B/PPLBI/0317.
  2. PLB UT address: Jl. Sukapura Timur 5 No. 8, RT 3/RW 2, Sukapura Village, Cilincing District, North Jakarta, Special Capital Region of Jakarta 14140.
  3. PLB UT has officially obtained Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise.
  4. Types of goods stored at PLB UT include:
  5. Mining heavy equipment and trucks,
  6. Infrastructure machinery and vehicles (such as cranes and road milling machines),
  7. Heavy equipment and automotive spare parts,
  8. Heavy equipment tires, iron/steel, and metals for construction needs.

PT United Tractors' Reasons for Utilizing PLB Facility

1. Improved Logistics Efficiency

Through the PLB facility, UT can shorten trade supply chains. Goods originally intended for export can be redirected to domestic markets more quickly, thereby reducing lead times for heavy equipment and spare parts.

2. Enhanced Customer Competitiveness

With fiscal incentives, customers can obtain products with faster delivery times and more competitive prices.

3. Support for National Distribution Network

PLB UT plays a strategic role in supporting UT's nationwide network of warehouses and spare parts distribution centers, ensuring product availability and improving after-sales services.

Notes and Challenges

  1. PLB offers various benefits along with regulatory obligations such as licensing, reporting, and customs compliance that require effective management.
  2. Indonesia's geographical challenges, consisting of numerous islands and limited logistics infrastructure, make PLB's strategic role and location increasingly vital.
  3. Committed to maintaining Zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) achievement in the Bonded Logistics Center (PLB) area by implementing the highest work safety standards.

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