Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring a level playing field for national and foreign shipping companies while accelerating efforts to resolve import-related obstacles at ports. The statement was delivered during the third Debottlenecking Channel Session of the Task Force for the Acceleration of Strategic Government Programs (P2SP) held on 26 January 2026. The forum reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to addressing regulatory and operational challenges reported by businesses. As of that date, 63 reports had been submitted through the P2SP complaint channel, with most currently under resolution and the remainder in monitoring and data improvement stages.
A key issue discussed was a report from the Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA) regarding alleged regulatory loopholes used by foreign shipping companies to avoid tax obligations in Indonesia. The Minister emphasized the importance of equal treatment between domestic and foreign shipping operators. As a concrete measure, he instructed closer coordination with the Ministry of Transportation to integrate proof of tax compliance as a mandatory requirement for sailing permits. In addition, the session addressed delays in imported goods caused by differing interpretations of Harmonized System (HS) codes. To prevent prolonged disruption to national industrial production, the P2SP Task Force will facilitate cross-ministerial clarification, involve independent surveyor verification, and issue official letters to accelerate lawful processing. The government reaffirmed its commitment to continuously monitor policy implementation and strengthen inter-agency coordination to foster a more conducive, fair, and transparent investment climate.
