The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming, through the Investment\nCoordinating Board (BKPM), is currently prioritising the acceleration of\nlogistics connectivity in South Sumatra. This strategic step is being\ntaken by promoting the construction of a toll road directly integrated\nwith the New Palembang Port at Tanjung Carat.<\/p>\n
This initiative was officially launched through the signing of a\nmemorandum of understanding (MoU) on the Plan for Cooperation in\nIntegrating Toll Road Development to Tanjung Carat Port. This important\nagenda took place in Jakarta on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, as a tangible\nmanifestation of the government\u2019s commitment to improving regional\ninfrastructure.<\/p>\n
The signing ceremony involved synergy from various cross-sectoral\nparties with significant interests in the project. In addition to BKPM,\nthis cooperation also includes the Ministry of Public Works as the\npolicy holder for physical infrastructure development.<\/p>\n
Major state-owned enterprises are also participating in this\nstrategic partnership, namely PT Hutama Karya (Persero), which is\nresponsible for toll road development. Furthermore, PT Bukit Asam\n(Persero) Tbk. (PTBA) and PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) are involved\nto align industrial needs and port operations.<\/p>\n
Government Focus on National Investment Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Todotua Pasaribu,\nemphasised that the government currently has three major agendas in\nstrengthening the economy. These agendas encompass the downstreaming of\nnatural resources, the development of integrated economic zones, and the\nstrengthening of the national logistics connectivity network.<\/p>\n Todotua explained that the investment sector plays a crucial role\nbecause it contributes around 30 percent to Indonesia\u2019s economic growth.\nTherefore, robust infrastructure support is an absolute requirement to\nensure that investment figures can continue to grow optimally.<\/p>\n Here are the three main pillars that are the government\u2019s focus in\npromoting national investment:<\/p>\n Implementation of natural resource downstreaming programmes to\nincrease the added value of domestic products before exporting them to\nglobal markets.<\/p><\/li>\n Development of integrated economic zones that combine industrial\nareas with efficient supporting facilities in one region.<\/p><\/li>\n Strengthening national logistics connectivity through the\nconstruction of interconnected toll roads and ports to facilitate goods\ndistribution.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n These three points are expected to create a more stable and\nattractive business ecosystem for both local and foreign investors. The\ngovernment believes that efficient logistics will be the backbone of\nsuccessful investment in the future.<\/p>\n Logistics Challenges in South Sumatra Region<\/strong><\/p>\n According to Todotua, the construction of toll road access to Tanjung\nCarat Port is very urgent given the vast natural potential in southern\nSumatra. This area is known to be rich in flagship commodities such as\npetroleum and natural gas, coal, palm oil, coffee, and rubber.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, this wealth of natural resources has not yet been\nmaximised due to constraints in goods transportation infrastructure. The\nmain problem often faced is limited access, which hampers and makes\ndistribution inefficient.<\/p>\n This condition results in logistics costs in the region remaining\nhigh compared to other areas with more advanced infrastructure. The\nsubsequent impact is that the competitiveness of products from South\nSumatra becomes weak when competing in national and international\nmarkets.<\/p>\n Todotua highlighted that this distribution issue must be resolved\nimmediately so that the flow of goods from upstream to downstream can\nrun more quickly. With the integration of toll roads and ports, it is\nhoped that these logistics obstacles can be fully addressed soon.<\/p>\n Local Government Support and PSN Status<\/strong><\/p>\n The Secretary of South Sumatra Province, Edward Candra, stated that\nthe local government fully supports the creation of this integrated\nlogistics ecosystem. He revealed that the aspiration to build Tanjung\nCarat Port has actually been initiated since the tenure of five previous\ngovernors.<\/p>\n This long struggle has finally borne real fruit after the project was\nofficially included in the list of National Strategic Projects (PSN) in\n2025. This designation provides legitimacy and higher priority for\naccelerating development in the field by the central government.<\/p>\n Details of preparations and land support for the Tanjung Carat Port\nproject are as follows:<\/p>\n [Note: The original article appears to reference a table or list\nhere, but no specific data is provided in the text.]<\/p>\n This data shows the thorough readiness from both administrative and\nphysical aspects that has been carried out by the provincial government.\nSynergy between central and local governments is expected to minimise\ntechnical obstacles during the construction process.<\/p>\n Infrastructure Integration for Economic Progress<\/strong><\/p>\n Edward Candra added that the presence of this toll road will not only\nconnect Tanjung Carat Port but also strengthen other logistics points.\nThis access will integrate the Kayuagung and Palembang areas to the\nTanjung Api-Api industrial zone more efficiently.<\/p>\n The local government\u2019s full support will also focus on aligning\nregulations and intensive communication with district and city\ngovernments. This is done to ensure that all routes passed by the\nproject do not encounter permitting obstacles.<\/p>\n The integration of toll roads to the port is expected to be the main\nkey in reducing operational costs for businesses in South Sumatra. If\ntransportation costs are cheaper, investment value in the province will\nautomatically experience significant strengthening.<\/p>\n The signing of this MoU is considered a concrete initial step in\nrealising a modern goods transportation system in Sumatra. The\ngovernment is optimistic that this cross-agency collaboration will\nprovide broad positive impacts for the welfare of the local community in\nthe future.<\/p>",
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