Indonesian freight forwarder Gateway Container Line is accelerating digital transformation and operational improvements as it seeks to sustain growth amid changing global logistics conditions. Gateway Container Line Director Hesty Rosmawaty said rising shipment volumes alone would not be enough to remain competitive as logistics providers face higher customer expectations, supply chain disruptions and increasing pressure…
PT Samudera Indonesia Tbk (SMDR), a pioneer in Indonesia’s integrated shipping and logistics industry, once again demonstrated resilient performance throughout the first nine months of 2025 (9M 2025). Despite facing operational challenges and tariff pressures, the company successfully recorded a net profit attributable to the parent entity of $43,088,318, an increase from the previous year’s…
Analytical Report: Indonesian Container Terminals Exhibit Strategic Resilience Amid Global Maritime Contraction In a period characterized by pronounced global maritime volatility, Indonesia’s principal container terminals are demonstrating significant operational resilience, achieving substantial throughput gains that defy the broader industry slowdown driven by geopolitical disruption, structural overcapacity, and tariff escalation. This performance signals a strategic divergence…
The Danantara Investment Management Agency (Badan Pengelola Investasi/Danantara) is set to consolidate 18 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the logistics sector into a single holding entity. This move is part of a major restructuring strategy under Danantara Asset Management, which serves as a “super holding” overseeing multiple state-owned conglomerates. The consolidation aims to strengthen business scale…
PT Samudera Indonesia Tbk (SMDR), a publicly listed shipping and logistics company, reported a 30 percent increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, supported by higher revenue and a solid financial position. The company booked a net profit of US$29.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to US$22.5…
The CMA CGM Group is extending SEA REWARD, the first loyalty program for shippers, to the Asia Pacific (APAC). From today, shippers from 20 APAC countries can now get rewarded as they book their CMA CGM, CNC and ANL shipments through CMA CGM’s “SpotOn” digital solution. The countries include China, Japan and Korea in North…
The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions and Endangered Species International (ESI), a non-profit organization, will tie up partnership to expand live coral cover at protected sites within the coral triangle at the Philippines and Malaysia. The two parties renewed their partnership. The renewed partnership seeks to further…
TONUS (Terminal Operating System Nusantara) or TOS Nusantara has been going live in Palembang Port (container terminal TPK Palembang) since December 11, 2023. Port users appreciate it but call for contingency plan in case of trouble, thus loading unloading activities as well as receiving and delivery will not stop for longer if the system is…
Addressing the need for enhanced performance in Indonesia’s vital logistics sector, the 7th National Congress of the Indonesian Logistics and Forwarder Association (ALFI/ILFA) convened in Jakarta on December 11, 2023. Under the theme “Optimizing the Role of ALFI/ILFA to Improve Logistics Performance and Investment Towards Indonesia’s Golden Age 2045,” the congress brought together key stakeholders…
President Director of PT Terminal Teluk Lamong (TTL) David Pandapotan Sirait is crowned as the as the ‘CEO of the Year’ from the prestigious national event of the 2nd Bisnis Indonesia Logistics Award 2023. David wins this award as the best executive officer in leading a strategic national logistics company capable of spurring efficiency and…
