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…
In recent years, the logistics industry has encountered dynamic challenges, requiring adaptability and strategic agility, as exemplified by Ocean Sky Line (OS Line) in this narrative. Since 2020, the world has witnessed a series of impactful events including a pandemic, soaring inflation rates, conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and natural disasters, all of which have…
In a significant stride towards enhancing port services and streamlining administrative processes, Indonesia’s Inaportnet system emerges as a pivotal tool for port operators. This innovative implementation serves a dual purpose, contributing to the National Single Window and National Logistics Ecosystem, ultimately accelerating service efficiency across ports. Airlangga Hartarto, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, underscores…
The Ministry of Transport of Vietnam has given the green light to a significant waterway corridors and logistics development project in the southern region, with a total investment of VNĐ3.9 trillion (US$158 million). This project, funded through World Bank loans, aims to bolster the region’s infrastructure, enhance safety, and reduce congestion in waterway transportation. Approved…
The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB) is calling on the Thai government to consider Ayutthaya as a prime logistics hub to support burgeoning investments, particularly in the wake of the Chinese-Thai high-speed rail system’s construction. As this railway network development progresses, Ayutthaya is positioned as a strategic location for boosting its…
Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi continues to encourage the collaboration of four countries, namely, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, and the Philippines, to improve logistical connectivity. This collaboration is expected to further strengthen economic competitiveness among the four ASEAN sub-regional countries within the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) cooperation framework. “Our passion is…
The transportation, logistics, and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector are significant driving industries for national economic growth, the Indonesian Logistics and Forwarders Association (ALFI/ILFA) has said. ALFI Chairman Yukki Nugrahawan Hanafi is optimistic about the sector growth this year (2023) in view of the government’s economic growth target. The government has projected that…
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) fully supports the Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Maritime 2023 event. The event will be held by PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo from 21-23 February 2023 at the JW Marriott Hotel, South Jakarta. Deputy Chairperson for International Relations at Kadin, Bernardino…
As many as 3,887 logistics players have been certified by National Agency for Profession Certification (BNSP). This proves they are competent, Indonesia Logistics and Forwarders Association (ALFI/ILFA) said. ALFI Chairman Yukki Nugrahawan Hanafi underlined that the association strongly supported the competency certification policy since it was first called in 2015, especially in the transportation and…
Amid the economic pressures in the last few years that significantly disrupted the logistics and forwarding business, Gateway Container Line (GCL) is running steady, even better. Its revenue and profit grew higher and exceeded the target. Coming to its 13th anniversary this year, Gateway targets to be the biggest export consolidator in the country. Global…
