The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) has officially launched the HICO Scanner (X-ray) for container inspections at the Koja Container Terminal (TPK Koja). This tool is significant and will enhance the supervision of export-import activities in Indonesia. Indonesia’s dwelling time – the period between when a container is unloaded from a ship and […]

The Indonesian logistics sector is poised for significant growth. The country’s positive yearly economy growth plus the business transformation to digital have encouraged it, according to key note speakers at the 6th ALFI (Indonesia Logistics and Forwarders’ Association) Jakarta Regional Conference, which took place on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Jakarta. Adil Karim has been

Logistics companies in Indonesia need not be overly concerned about a potential decline in business or global supply chain disruptions following Donald Trump’s election in the U.S. according to Adil Karim, Chairman of the Indonesia Logistics and Forwarders’ Association Chapter Jakarta (ALFI/ILFA Jakarta). Notably, Indonesia is not among the countries facing higher import tariffs under

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has announced that Lion Air Indonesia becomes a member of the Association with immediate effect. Based in Jakarta, Lion Air is Indonesia’s largest privately run airline and the largest budget airline in Southeast Asia with 104 aircraft in its fleet. Founded in 1999, Lion Air today operates both

Indonesia – the 4th most populated country in the world and one of the largest economies in Southeast Asia – has a massive need for a wide range of foodstuff and relies on significant volumes of imported products. While known for its abundance of natural resources, it still relies on imports to meet its domestic

Refrigerated transportation in Indonesia is projected to grow by approximately 14% in 2025, while cold storage is expected to see an increase of around 8%, according to the Indonesian Cold Chain Association (ARPI). Setijadi, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Indonesia (SCI), emphasized the high demand for cold chain logistics (CCL) in Indonesia, noting its

Southeast Asian airlines have roared back into life in the second half of this year and look set for a very successful 2025. With aircraft availability still tight, many airlines have turned to forging and expanding partnerships, and last week Garuda Indonesia and Vietnam Airlines announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Last Thursday, the

Ambon Container Terminal (TPK Ambon) has celebrated significant achievements through the third quarter of 2024 (Q3 2024), thanks to ongoing transformation efforts focused on standardization and automation, implemented both before and after the Pelindo merger. These enhancements have led to improved performance, evidenced by higher Box/Ship/Hour (BSH) rates, shorter port stays, and increased throughput. TPK

17 January 2024 Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Medan touched down at Kualanamu International Airport on Monday, 15 January 2024, making Medan the airline’s third destination in the Republic of Indonesia. The new direct service will complement the airline’s over 40 weekly flights to Jakarta and Bali. It connects Medan to Qatar’s hub,

10 January 2024 Attacks on commercial cargo ships by the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, as well as the return of piracy off the coast of Somalia, are causing concern for traders everywhere, especially with Chinese New Year holidays only weeks away. There is no clear leadership or agreement on how to tackle the