Photo: PT Bimaruna Jaya’s director Taekyu Woo received an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certificate at Korindo Headquarters in Jakarta, Thursday (1/15)
JAKARTA – Korindo Group subsidiary PT Bimaruna Jaya (BRJ) has been named an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) by Indonesia’s Directorate General of Customs and Excise. Obtaining an AEO certificate represents recognition for businesses that conform to customs regulations, maintain a proper internal control system, are financially sound, and adopt adequate security standards.
This document was presented to BRJ’s director Taekyu Woo by Jakarta Customs and Excise Office Head Akhmad Rofiq and Jakarta Type A Customs and Excise Service and Monitoring Office Head Iwan Setyaboedhi Thursday (1/15) at the Korindo Headquarter auditorium.
BRJ thus becomes the first AEO-certified Korean logistics firm in Indonesia. This status is mostly granted to locally-based manufacturers and a few logistics providers.
It’s a milestone that brings pride and strengthens a commitment to improving service standards, said BRJ’s director Taekyu Woo.
“Such an honor for us to have received this accolade,” he said. “Your trust motivates us to do better, and so we will keep on improving our service.”
Photo: BRJ’s AEO certificate demonstrates the company’s full compliance with regulations, which lends it its low-risk status
Akhmad Rofiq, the head of Jakarta Customs and Excise Office, confirmed that BRJ’s certification reflects this trust from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise.
The company was assessed based on integrity, financial position, and inventory system, among other aspects.
AEO-certified firms are classified as “low-risk” in the Indonesian customs system. This means easier customs procedures, and access to cross-border customs facilities under a mutual recognition arrangement (MRA). With such benefits, BRJ can boost its competitive edge in global trade.
“By [granting BRJ this] AEO [certificate], we’re handing over part of our responsibilities to the company. We believe [BRJ can deliver] because BRJ is low-risk and has continued to fully comply with regulations, with zero violations,” Akhmad said.
Iwan Setyaboedhi, who leads Jakarta Type A Customs and Excise Service and Monitoring Office, said he and his team are ready to assist the regional office.
“We’re ready to serve the Jakarta Customs and Excise Office. [Thanks to] our status as a corruption-free, bureaucratically transparent organization, we can provide [BRJ] with the best service.”
Benefits and Strategic Values of AEO Certification
Besides simpler customs processes, AEOs are entitled to lower inspection rates, faster customs and clearance services, easier communication with customs authorities, and more, through MRAs with partner countries.
These benefits make AEO certification a key instrument to improving corporate logistics efficiency and enhancing trust from the government and global partners.
Being AEO-certified, PT Bimaruna Jaya is expected to better navigate global trade dynamics amid supply chain efficiencies and increased flow of goods.
Its solemn certificate awarding ceremony marked a new chapter in the company’s operations. The event also demonstrated strong public-private synergy in promoting a risk-free, transparent, and competitive logistics ecosystem. (PR)
