Indonesia’s Pelindo and the Port of Los Angeles signed an agreement to explore port development, shipping connectivity, digitalization and trade opportunities between Indonesia and the United States
Indonesia’s state-owned port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero), known as Pelindo, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Port of Los Angeles to expand business cooperation and strengthen maritime connectivity between Indonesia and the United States.
The agreement was signed by Pelindo President Director Achmad Muchtasyar and Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Eugene D. Seroka, marking a further step in efforts to deepen cooperation between the two port operators.
The partnership builds on ties established in 2019, including the joint promotion of the CMA CGM Columbus-JAX shipping service linking Indonesia’s Port of Tanjung Priok with Los Angeles. The relationship was further developed through a letter of intent signed in August 2026.
Under the latest agreement, the two sides will explore cooperation in port and logistics business development, shipping services, trade facilitation, infrastructure development and supporting port ecosystems.
The memorandum also covers knowledge-sharing in port governance, supply chain optimization, digital transformation, green port development, research and innovation.
Achmad said the partnership could create new business opportunities while improving shipping connectivity and supporting trade flows between the two countries.
“Pelindo sees significant potential for expanding business cooperation with the Port of Los Angeles, particularly in strengthening shipping connectivity and supporting the smooth flow of trade between Indonesia and the United States,” he said.
He added that both parties would seek to develop business initiatives that deliver tangible benefits to their respective ports.
Digital transformation is among the areas being considered, including potential knowledge-sharing between the Port of Los Angeles’ Port Optimizer platform and Pelindo’s ADHARA system, which connects participants across the maritime and logistics ecosystem.
The exchange is expected to support more integrated and efficient port operations, while providing opportunities to improve operational performance and environmental sustainability.
The proposed cooperation could also extend to infrastructure development, operational improvements and the adoption of environmentally friendly port practices.
Seroka welcomed the expanded partnership, saying the two organizations shared an interest in strengthening maritime trade links and exploring new business opportunities.
“Our partnership with Pelindo reflects a shared commitment to strengthening maritime trade connectivity and exploring new business cooperation opportunities between Indonesia and the United States,” he said.
Both parties will next identify priority programs and technical steps to determine which initiatives can be developed in line with their respective business needs.
Achmad said the agreement was intended to provide a foundation for practical cooperation, strengthen institutional relations and contribute to smoother global supply chains.
Pelindo operates ports across Indonesia and is seeking to strengthen the country’s maritime connectivity and develop an integrated logistics ecosystem to support domestic and international trade.
