Bisnis.com, JAKARTA – Although also concerned about bulk importers registering and passing as bonded logistics center facility managers, the Indonesian Bonded Logistics Center Association (APLBI) remains optimistic the government can handle this.

APLBI Chairperson Ety Puspitasari stated that complaints from the National Association of All Indonesian Importers (GINSI) regarding potential misuse of bonded logistics center (BLC) facilities by bulk importers are normal. Ety acknowledged APLBI shares similar concerns about bulk importer dominance. "Pro and contra regarding regulations is common, skepticism is also normal.

If there are indeed abuse concerns as GINSI claims, that potential exists. However, the government can detect and mitigate these risks," Ety told Bisnis on Wednesday (1/6/2016).

According to Ety, the Finance Ministry's Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) maintains ideal regulations and strict oversight from registration to BLC operations. DJBC is currently selecting 16 phase II BLC candidates.

Ety emphasized these 16 applicants won't necessarily all qualify as facility operators. Learning from phase I selection, only 11 of 12 applicants were ultimately authorized as BLC operators.

"After BLC inauguration, DJBC doesn't leave us unsupervised. They conduct regular detailed inspections, and we routinely submit activity reports and transaction records," she said.

She added BLC operators must meet not only operational KPIs but also business plan KPIs measuring employment absorption capacity, company growth, and logistics cost efficiency improvements.

While understanding GINSI's concerns, Ety advised all logistics stakeholders to thoroughly study BLC regulations. She remains confident the rigorous permit selection process ensures only qualified operators manage BLC facilities.

Meanwhile, Indonesian Logistics Association (ALI) Chairman Zaldy Ilham Masita stated GINSI's unease warrants attention. Zaldy urged GINSI to better understand and examine BLC application processes in detail.