By Dhany Novianto, Logistics Practitioner Indonesia’s logistics costs are frequently cited at around 23% of gross domestic product, a figure that has become a familiar reference point in debates over the country’s competitiveness. But the number needs qualification! Under a newer government methodology, national logistics costs were estimated at about 14.29% of GDP in 2022….
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has warned that non-compliant wood packaging used in international trade can trigger costly delays and regulatory action even when the cargo itself is undamaged. In a new guidance paper, IUMI examines the insurance implications of failing to comply with International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15),…
Bambang Sabekti, National Port and Logistics Practitioner The United States has accused Indonesia of being part of a transshipment network used by China to circumvent US tariffs. The allegation, however, confuses a normal shipping practice with tariff circumvention and reaches a conclusion that cannot be established simply from Indonesia’s trade relationship with China or the…
Business leaders cite resilient domestic demand, recovering manufacturing activity and stronger supply chains, while warning external risks could weigh on second-half growth Indonesia’s economy grew 5.29% in the second quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said, outpacing growth of 5.12% recorded in the same period last year and underscoring…
Indonesia’s maritime identity is undeniable, but Supply Chain Indonesia (SCI) CEO Setijadi believes amplifying land connectivity through strategic toll road development is crucial for national progress. This focus on hinterland transport holds immense potential to unleash economic growth and elevate Indonesia’s global standing. Setijadi, underscored the pivotal role of toll road construction in amplifying connectivity…
In a significant move towards sustainability and corporate responsibility, ECU Worldwide, a subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics, has launched its latest ESG report for FY 2022-23 under the banner ‘Navigating the Green Horizon.’ The report underscores ECU Worldwide’s ambitious commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by the year 2040. Beyond this environmental pledge, the company is laying…
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recently reported a noteworthy economic growth of 4.94% year-on-year and 5.05% quarter-on-quarter in Indonesia for the third quarter of 2023. This growth is particularly significant in the face of global economic slowdown, climate change impacts, and a decline in the prices of key export commodities. According to BPS, the global economic growth…
The Logistics and Supply Chain Agency of the Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Badan Logistik dan Rantai Pasok KADIN) calls for the gradual implementation of the National Logistic Ecosystem (NLE). Some trials or pilot projects can be done at any segment of the NLE, including in the port, Head of KADIN’s Logistics and Supply…
Reports have said a slowdown in trade volume in the first quarter of this year. Some shipping lines and logistics providers have failed to meet the first quarter’s target. The condition has forced BIMCO to revise its prediction of growth in head-haul and regional trades to end in the 1-2% range rather than the 3-4%…
Through the Ministry of Finance, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia continues to drive improvements in national logistics performance by implementing the National Logistics Ecosystem (NLE). In fact, NLE will be implemented at airports that serve both international and domestic, not only at seaports. Logistics business players who are members of the Indonesian Logistics…
