4,800 containers unclaimed at HCMC ports

Container loading and unloading activities at container ports JICT Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta (10.1) Balance of the Republic of Indonesia August trade surplus of U.S. $ 1.49 billion. This figure darted sharply compared to Indonesia's trade balance for July with a deficit of U.S. $ 128.7 million. According to BPS Chief Rusman Heriawan, in August 2010, Indonesia recorded the highest exports in the history of which is USD $ 13.71 billion. Meanwhile, import value reached U.S. $ 12.22 billion. JG Photo/ Yudhi sukma wijaya Aktivitas bongkar muat Peti kemas dipelabuhan JICT Tanjung Priok, Jakarta Utara (01/10) Neraca perdagangan Republik Indonesia (RI) bulan Agustus mengalami surplus US$ 1,49 miliar. Angka ini melesat tajam dibandingkan neraca perdagangan RI selama Juli yang mengalami defisit US$ 128,7 juta. Menurut Kepala BPS Rusman Heriawan, pada bulan Agustus 2010, RI mencatat ekspor tertinggi sepanjang sejarah yaitu USD$ 13,71 miliar. Sementara nilai impornya mencapai US$ 12,22 miliar.

Over 4,800 containers have been left unclaimed for more than 90 days at Ho Chi Minh City sea ports, causing difficulties for logistics activities.

HCMC Customs said that the goods include wood, scrap and others.

Many companies imported their goods in excess before the seven-day Lunar New Year holiday which began Feb. 8., causing a surge in the number of containers in January.

Many importers of scraps are “ghost” companies, established with incorrect information regarding who operates them.

Goods that are left unclaimed will be either sent back to the sender or be destroyed.

A large number of unclaimed goods can cause congestion at ports and create a shortage of empty containers, which can result in higher transportation charges.