On a Tuesday afternoon at Pulau Baai Port, five vessels were lined up at Nusantara Wharf, loading and unloading cargo as shipping activity returned to normal after months of work to restore the port’s channel. Among them was Mohammad Husni Thamrin, a pioneer vessel serving the Bengkulu-Enggano-Linau route. Nearby were two crude palm-oil carriers, Cavalo…
Indonesia’s efforts to increase container port capacity will need to be matched by stronger landside logistics facilities to prevent bottlenecks from shifting from terminals to the next stages of the supply chain, industry experts said. As container volumes grow, the performance of ports will increasingly depend on the ability of depots, warehouses, trucking networks, industrial…
Indonesia’s freight forwarding industry is pressing the government to reconsider parts of a new business classification system, warning that changes could narrow the scope of services companies have long provided. The concern was raised at a seminar hosted by the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Logistics and Forwarders’ Association (ALFI), which brought together freight forwarders,…
Group Concorde has officially opened its Indonesia office as the India-headquartered aviation services company expands its global airline representation network and targets growing opportunities in the country’s air cargo market, its Asia-Pacific vice president Praveen Narayanan said on Tuesday. “We see Indonesia as a very potential market. That is why we expand to this country…
Danish shipping company Norden has credited Pelindo Jasa Maritim (PJM) with supporting safe and efficient vessel operations during its regular port calls in Indonesia, citing professional, timely pilotage and towage services and close communication between marine crews. Norden operates across dry bulk, tanker, project cargo and logistics businesses, with its Indonesian operations focused largely on…
Indonesia’s state port operator Pelindo plans to begin trials of an electronic pilotage system at four ports in September, seeking to improve efficiency and cut costs while keeping human pilots at the heart of vessel safety. The planned introduction of e-pilotage will not eliminate the need for pilots, industry officials said on the sidelines of…
As ships navigate some of the world’s busiest and most challenging waterways, the people guiding them through narrow channels, crowded ports and difficult conditions are facing a rapidly changing maritime landscape. More than 500 maritime professionals from around the world gathered in Bali this week to discuss how marine pilots can keep pace with those…
A surge in vessel traffic at Indonesia’s Patimban Port is opening a new growth avenue for public listed company PT Jasa Armada Indonesia Tbk (IPCM), as the West Java gateway moves beyond its role as an automotive export hub and begins attracting regular international container services. For IPCM, the pilotage and towage provider within the…
Singapore-flagged MV Sinar Bintan made its maiden call at Patimban, highlighting the port’s growing role in domestic feeder links and international shipping networks across regional trade routes Shipping connectivity at Patimban Port in Subang, West Java, has expanded with the launch of the ONE-Samudera container service, as the port seeks to strengthen links between domestic…
Indonesian freight forwarder posts higher revenue and cargo volumes, supported by stronger imports and consolidation services, while expanding logistics capabilities amid global shipping disruptions Indonesian freight forwarder Gateway Container Line reported higher revenue and cargo volumes in the first half of 2026, driven by stronger import activity and growth in its core less-than-container load (LCL)…
