Tanjung Priok branded unsafe

Indonesias director-general of Customs and Excise has branded Tanjung Priok as unsafe, because unauthorised visitors are able to move freely into the restricted areas, if they are prepared to bribe officials.

Port Strategy: Customs official criticises open access at Indonesian port

“The port has had few signs saying it is restricted area, but anyone can go inside as long as they pay the fee,” noted Anwar Suprijadi.

This means that the port is not compliant with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. Indeed, street lenders and hawkers move freely around the port complex.

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