Chinese Truck Import Flood Creates Unfair Competition – GAIKindo Speaks Out!
- Jakarta - Indonesian truck manufacturers are voicing concerns over a surge in imported trucks from China.
- Gaikindo Chairman Jongkie D Sugiarto confirmed the association has received complaints and presented them too the Ministry of Industry.
- "We've already discussed this with the Ministry of industry,and they'll likely explore solutions," Jongkie saeid Friday in Jakarta.
Jakarta - Indonesian truck manufacturers are voicing concerns over a surge in imported trucks from China.
Gaikindo Chairman Jongkie D Sugiarto confirmed the association has received complaints and presented them too the Ministry of Industry.
“We’ve already discussed this with the Ministry of industry,and they’ll likely explore solutions,” Jongkie saeid Friday in Jakarta.
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Jongkie explained that these trucks are entering the country through several legal avenues, including investment schemes.
“They can import using a few methods. The master list allows imports as part of an investment, including the trucks themselves,” he said.
Many of the Chinese trucks are also entering with limited-use status, frequently enough for operations in mining areas or off-road. Because they don’t travel on public roads, these trucks effectively bypass standard regulations.