Government and state-owned port operator Pelindo have launched a joint effort to streamline port logistics at Tanjung Priok, the country’s busiest port, in a move aimed at slashing national logistics costs and boosting global competitiveness. Senior officials from the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and PT Pelindo Regional 2 met on Monday at the Pelindo […]

As fighting between Iran and Israel continues with no end in sight, two spokespersons for Indonesian industry groups have urged shippers to review their situation and plans. With geopolitical tensions escalating, ripples from the conflict are beginning to rock global supply chains. The stability of shipping in and around the Middle East will be closely

Jetstar Asia Airways will officially cease all operations in Indonesia as from July 31, 2025. This is part of a move by Qantas to shut its entire Jetstar Asia subsidiary and shift its fleet of thirteen A320s to Australia and New Zealand. Jetstar Asia started operations in in Indonesia on November 01, 2024, with its

The introduction of the Single Billing system promises to bring greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability to Indonesia’s maritime logistics, as the nation’s port service sector undergoes a significant digital transformation. The Single Billing system will be a streamlined, unified platform, designed to cut through layers of bureaucracy. This transformation has been initiated by the National

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