BBN Indonesia Grows Bamboo Routes Bamboo Airways has entered into a full ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, a global ACMI provider. According to a report in TTRW, the partnership will see BBN Airlines Indonesia operate a Boeing 737-900ER aircraft for Bamboo Airways as […]

As Indonesia firmly asserts its place on the global maritime tourism map, Pelindo has officially been groundbreaking the Bali Benoa Marina – a centrepiece of the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub. The project is being executed under the stewardship of PT Pelindo Solusi Logistik (Pelindo’s subholding), focused on logistics and hinterland development. The groundbreaking ceremony, held

Çelebi Aviation, a global leader in ground handling and cargo services, has begun cargo operations at a new terminal in Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), North Sumatra. Having expanded its presence in Indonesia since entering the market with ground handling services in 2024, it is now set to open up its operations further with the launch

Trade tensions, shifting policies like the United States’ reciprocal tariffs, and the unstable Rupiah continue to test the durability of national shipping businesses. While global and domestic challenges persist – from overlapping exports within ASEAN to geopolitical uncertainty – Indonesia is well-positioned to maintain stable growth in 2025, Yukki Nugrahawan Hanafi, Chairman of ALFI Institute,

SEA INDONESIA 2025 Following the success of its inaugural event in 2023, Sea Indonesia returns in 2025 as the country’s premier maritime exhibition and conference. Held biennially, this event serves as a key platform for connecting maritime stakeholders from Indonesia and around the globe. With the theme “SEA INDONESIA 2025: Maritime One Stop Shop (MOSS),

Last week, Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta was in chaos, as Indonesia’s national logistics surged back to life after more than two weeks of an extended holiday period. The port, Indonesia’s busiest gateway for import and export, was overwhelmed, with trucks lined up in endless queues while containers piled up. The Indonesia Shipping Gazette

President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the Red and White Cabinet to eliminate import quotas to support businesses, particularly those with global partnerships. “I have given an instruction to eliminate import quotas, especially for goods that are related to the livelihoods of many people,” he said during the National Economic Forum in Jakarta on Tuesday. The

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 32% tariff on imports from Indonesia – significantly higher than the baseline 10% levied on many other countries. The White House cited several reasons for applying the elevated tariffs, primarily targeting countries with which the United States has the largest trade deficits. According to data from Indonesia’s Trade

Indonesia’s leading car terminal operator PT Indonesia Kendaraan Terminal (IPCC) has reported its highest-ever profit, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history. The Pelindo subsidiary posted a net profit of IDR 212.22 billion in 2024, reflecting an 11.19% year-on-year increase from 2023. Tanjung Priok terminal remains the dominant contributor to the result, while satellite

The release of recent reports underscores the expectation of substantial growth in air cargo around the SE Asian region in the next five years. An article posted by the Jakarta Post last week makes the point that strategic partnerships will be key to Indonesia’s soaring aviation industry. They say, “Indonesia sits at the heart of