Pelindo Terminal Petikemas has held talks with five Austrian companies on potential cooperation in transport technology, digital transformation and infrastructure to improve port efficiency
PT Pelindo Terminal Petikemas, Indonesia’s container terminal operator and a subsidiary of state-owned port operator PT Pelindo, is exploring potential technology and infrastructure partnerships with five Austrian companies as it seeks to improve operational efficiency and strengthen port services.
The discussions took place on Friday during a visit by an Austrian business delegation led by Sigmund Nemeti, commercial counsellor at the Austrian Embassy. The visit marked the first time an Austrian Embassy delegation had met with the company in Surabaya.
The delegation included representatives from Frauscher Sensortechnik GmbH, Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH, Kapsch TrafficCom AG, NEXTSENSE GmbH and Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG (OeKB), whose expertise covers railway technology, intelligent transport systems, digital transformation and export financing.
Fajar Setyono, corporate secretary of PT Pelindo Terminal Petikemas, said technology and innovation were essential to improving operational efficiency and the competitiveness of container terminal services.
“The evolution of the logistics industry requires terminal operators to continuously adapt by leveraging technology and strengthening infrastructure,” Fajar said.
He said the meeting provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge and identify potential solutions to improve productivity, efficiency and port service quality.
One area discussed was the potential application of technology developed by Kapsch TrafficCom, which specialises in intelligent transport systems, including traffic management, transport monitoring and vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity.
The Austrian companies also presented technological and transport infrastructure solutions that could serve as references for the future development of logistics services.
Fajar said engagement with international partners would allow Pelindo Terminal Petikemas to learn from innovations implemented across global transport and infrastructure sectors.
He added that any potential partnership would be assessed based on the relevance of the technology and its ability to improve operational performance and the competitiveness of Indonesian port services.
Following the meeting at Pelindo Place Office Tower in Surabaya, the delegation visited the Surabaya Container Terminal (TPS), where members observed container handling operations at the wharf and container yard.
The visit provided the delegation with an overview of the terminal’s operational processes and infrastructure requirements, which could inform further discussions on potential cooperation.
Nemeti welcomed the opportunity to meet with Pelindo Terminal Petikemas and expressed hope that the initial engagement would lead to stronger business ties and mutually beneficial cooperation.
“We hope this meeting serves as a first step toward strengthening ties, expanding knowledge exchange, and creating mutually beneficial cooperation opportunities between Austrian companies and Pelindo Terminal Petikemas,” he said.
Pelindo Terminal Petikemas said it remained open to strategic partnerships with domestic and international stakeholders as part of efforts to accelerate innovation, expand its global business network and strengthen its position in the international container terminal industry.
