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Revised Export Rule, Container Traffic Surge

Indonesia plans to revise export revenue rules, while Pelindo reports a surge in container traffic, impacting trade and logistics sectors.

Florent Kalfon · 3 November 2026 · 4 articles read

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Business conditions in Indonesia are mixed. Revised export revenue rules may complicate financial operations for exporters, while increased container traffic boosts the logistics sector. Disaster response efforts in six provinces could disrupt public-sector activities.

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Regulation

Finance
Mining
Agriculture

Suahasil Plans Revisions to Export Revenue Rules

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Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara announced plans to revise the regulations governing the conversion of export revenues from natural resources into rupiah. The move aims to increase the amount of foreign exchange earnings converted into the local currency, according to Okezone.com. This policy change is expected to affect exporters in sectors like mining and agriculture, who will need to adjust their financial operations to comply with the new rules.

Impact Exporters of natural resources will need to convert more foreign exchange earnings into rupiah, affecting their financial operations.

Sources: okezone.com ↗

Safety & health

Public sector

BNPB Prioritizes Six Provinces for Disaster Response

The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has identified six provinces as priorities for disaster response due to recent forest fires and floods, according to Liputan 6. These provinces are experiencing heightened risks from natural disasters, prompting the agency to focus its resources on mitigating impacts and providing assistance. This prioritization may affect public sector operations and infrastructure projects in the affected regions, as resources are diverted to address the emergencies.

Impact Public-sector operations in six provinces face disruptions as BNPB focuses on disaster response efforts.

Sources: Liputan 6 ↗

Trade

Logistics

Pelindo Container Traffic Hits 10.3 Million TEUs

PT Pelindo Terminal Petikemas reported a 5.80% increase in container traffic, reaching 10.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) from January to September 2026, compared to the same period last year. Okezone.com attributes this growth to a surge in international trade activities. The increase in container throughput indicates robust demand for logistics services, which could benefit shipping companies and port operators involved in Indonesia's trade sector.

Impact Logistics providers and shipping companies benefit from increased container traffic, boosting trade activities.

Sources: okezone.com ↗

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