Kudus (ANTARA) - The government has reaffirmed its commitment to helping local businesses expand globally by assisting Central Java-based company Summit Travel Goods in making its first shipment to the United States.The company, located in Jepara District, successfully exported 5,830 bags through Tanjung Emas Port in Semarang on Wednesday, with a total export value exceeding US$49,000, according to Kudus Customs.
"We provided direct assistance throughout the export process," said Ruwia Purnama Adie, head of the counseling and information services section at Kudus Customs, on Friday.
The government's support included simplified export procedures and technical guidance aimed at easing market entry and helping local companies compete internationally.
"This kind of assistance helps streamline the shipping process and opens up continued export opportunities for local businesses,” Adie said.
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The initiative reflects broader government efforts to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local manufacturers through capacity-building, regulatory support, and market access facilitation.
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Such efforts can also stimulate job creation, strengthen regional economies, and improve Indonesia’s positioning in global supply chains, Adie said.
He added that Summit Travel Goods’ successful export highlights the potential of local industries to enter international markets.
