PORTALBERITA.CO.ID - Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, PT BYD Motors Indonesia, has finally issued an official clarification regarding the widely reported issue of nearly 10,000 containers piling up at the Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta. This clarification addresses the operational bottlenecks that have recently captured significant public and regulatory attention.
The issue first gained traction after high-ranking officials pointed fingers at major importers for the congestion. Specifically, the Director-General of Customs and Excise, Djaka Budhi Utama, had previously highlighted that both BYD and Wuling were among the entities delaying the timely clearance of their imported goods for a period spanning three days.
BYD Indonesia has now confirmed the existence of operational hurdles that directly contributed to the protracted process of moving the cargo out of the busy maritime facility. The company acknowledged that these logistical hindrances were the root cause of the current delay experienced at the port.
The company was quick to refute any suggestion that the prolonged retention of these containers was a deliberate tactic for internal financial advantage. According to BYD Indonesia, the delays were purely logistical and not the result of strategic financial maneuvering by the corporation.
In response to the growing inconvenience caused by the port stagnation, PT BYD Motor Indonesia officially extended an apology. This acknowledgment addresses the wider impact felt across the supply chain due to the slowdown.
Head of Marketing PR and Government Relations for PT BYD Motor Indonesia, Luther Panjaitan, formally conveyed the company’s regret over the situation. He stressed the inconvenience the backlog has caused to port operations and related stakeholders.
"We convey our apologies for the inconvenience arising from this situation," said Luther Panjaitan when contacted by detikOto on Friday (19/6/2026). This statement serves as the company's formal acknowledgment of the disruption.
As reported by detikOto, the incident places a spotlight on the efficiency of major importers in managing the flow of goods through Indonesia's primary gateways. The situation unfolded on Friday, June 19, 2026, drawing immediate official scrutiny.
The incident underscores the necessity for smoother coordination between large-scale importers and port authorities to prevent future gridlock at critical logistics hubs like Tanjung Priok. BYD’s swift response aimed to mitigate further public relations damage following the customs director-general’s comments.
