By Bambang Sabekti I support the move by Danantara and Pelindo to reduce the number of companies in the Pelindo Group from 41 to 24. Pelindo is Indonesia’s state-owned port operator, while Danantara is the state investment agency that now oversees it. The step is necessary and long overdue. But reducing the number of companies…
By Bambang Sabekti, National Port and Logistics Practitioner Indonesia’s debate over empty-container depots should not be reduced to a dispute over whether a lift-on/lift-off, or LoLo, charge is Rp300,000 or Rp400,000 too high. The more important question is what lies behind that price: who controls access to containers, how depots compete for business, and whether…
CILT says integrating blue economy principles into logistics, ports and maritime development could improve Indonesia’s competitiveness, supply chain resilience and sustainable economic growth The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) said Indonesia should adopt the blue economy as a long-term national development strategy to strengthen logistics competitiveness, improve supply chain efficiency and reinforce its…
Supply Chain Indonesia (SCI) has outlined three possible institutional models to improve the governance and efficiency of Indonesia’s logistics system—an issue seen as increasingly urgent as the country seeks stronger economic growth. The proposals come from SCI’s study, “Mapping the National Logistics Institution 2025–2030,” which aims to support long-term reforms in logistics governance. According to…
‘CAAIP (Corps Alumni Akademi Ilmu Pelayaran – Corps of Alumni of Merchant Marine Academy) is expected to become a ‘think tank’ for Indonesia maritime growth’, Iko Johansyah said his vision after he was elected as the chairman of the corps for 2023-2027 period. Iko, from the class of 37 of the Academy – now known…
When prices rise too quickly, it can make it hard for people to afford the things they need. This can lead to a number of problems, such as people not having enough money to buy food or pay their bills. It can also make it harder for businesses to invest and grow. The Bank of…
According to the latest Sea-Intelligence analysis, major ocean carriers reporting their financial figures have experienced a significant year-over-year revenue decline in the third quarter of 2023, bringing their figures back to pre-pandemic levels. Although the smallest contraction reached -51.8%, it is important to note that the year-over-year comparison involves a period of high rates. To…
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…
While demand collapse continued in October 2022, the total throughput of Tanjung Priok (International and Domestic) until October 2022 increased by 3.56% YoY compared to YTD 2021. The domestic throughput YTD slightly increased by 0.59%, and the International YTD throughput increased by 5.01%. It was a fantastic number when global demand was declining. Statistics Indonesia…
President Jokowi asked local governments to intervene in food transportation in their regions to reduce inflation (12/9). The President conveyed this while chairing the Inflation Control Discussion Meeting at the State Palace, Jakarta, Monday (12/9/2022). All regional heads were instructed to use 2% of the general transfer funds immediately to ward off inflation. In addition…
