Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa’s crackdown on illegal imports marks a major reform in the country’s trade and logistics governance, aiming for a more transparent and fair system.
ALFI and FIATA leader Yukki Nugrahawan Hanafi supports the policy, emphasizing that illegal imports harm government revenue, domestic industries (especially textile), and jobs, and require strict enforcement including against corrupt officials.
Logistics players recommend technology-based port monitoring, such as AI and blockchain, risk-based inspections, importer audits, and stronger inter-agency coordination to prevent smuggling and restore trust in the national trade system.
