Pelindo Container Cup 2026 brings together port operators, logistics companies and industry partners, highlighting teamwork, communication and stronger business relationships across Indonesia’s port ecosystem
PT Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) has highlighted the role of collaboration among industry players in strengthening Indonesia’s logistics sector through the Pelindo Container Cup 2026, a 3×3 basketball tournament involving port professionals and business partners.
Held at the Soemantri Brodjonegoro Sports Hall in Jakarta on October 24, the tournament brought together companies within the Pelindo Group, port operators and other logistics industry stakeholders.
JICT said the event was designed not only as a sporting competition but also as an opportunity to strengthen professional relationships, improve communication and encourage closer cooperation across the port and logistics ecosystem.
Max Suswendi, JICT’s finance director and chairman of the tournament’s organizing committee, said the competitiveness of the port industry depended not only on infrastructure, technology and terminal productivity but also on cooperation among industry participants.
“A robust logistics sector cannot be built by a single company working in isolation. It requires trust, communication and collaboration from all industry players. The Container Cup serves as a venue to reinforce these values outside daily operational activities,” Max said.
The tournament originated from the JICT Ballers community, which launched the initiative in 2025. Its inaugural edition attracted 18 teams representing the Pelindo Group, banking institutions and logistics industry companies and partners.
The 2026 edition featured two competition categories: the Champion Division and the Executive Division 45+. JICT Ballers competed in both categories.
Max said the 3×3 basketball format reflected several principles relevant to port operations, including quick decision-making, effective communication, discipline and teamwork.
“On the court, every player must understand their role, read the situation and move in unison to achieve a common goal. The same principles apply to managing a container terminal. Speed without coordination will not yield optimal performance,” he said.
JICT said it continued to advance its operational transformation through equipment modernization, digitalization and efforts to improve the reliability of its container terminal services.
Max said investment in technology and infrastructure needed to be accompanied by efforts to develop people and strengthen relationships across the industry.
“Port transformation is not just about increasingly modern technology and equipment; it is people who drive change. Therefore, building solid relationships and a collaborative culture serves as a vital investment for Indonesia’s logistics competitiveness,” he said.
The 2026 tournament also took place amid a period of mourning following the passing away of David Pandapotan Sirait, president director of PT Terminal Teluk Lamong, on October 24.
JICT expressed its condolences to David’s family and the wider port community.
Max said the occasion also highlighted the importance of solidarity and humanity beyond professional relationships and sporting competition.
“Beyond the spirit of competition, there are fundamental human values, care and brotherhood, that must always be upheld,” he said.
