JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com \u2014 PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or KAI has\nrecorded cement and clinker transportation totalling 752,852 tonnes from\nJanuary to April 2026. The high level of building-material distribution\nis seen as a signal that housing construction activity, industrial\nestates, and infrastructure development are still moving across various\nregions.<\/p>\n
Vice President of Corporate Communications at KAI, Anne Purba, said\nthat the volume of cement and clinker transported in April 2026 reached\n185,258 tonnes. Previously, KAI shipped 205,794 tonnes in January 2026,\nincreasing to 357,120 tonnes in February 2026.<\/p>\n
\u2018In April 2026, the volume of cement and clinker transport reached\n185,258 tonnes. Previously, KAI carried 205,794 tonnes in January 2026\nand significantly increased in February to 357,120 tonnes,\u2019 Anne said in\na official statement on Wednesday (20\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n
According to Anne, distributing cement and clinker via rail is an\nimportant part of maintaining the national construction materials supply\nchain. The smoothness of distribution is directly linked to the\ndevelopment of industrial estates, public facilities, and housing\nneeds.<\/p>\n
\u2018The movement of cement and clinker is closely connected to\nconstruction activity. When distribution runs smoothly, the processes of\ndeveloping industrial estates, housing, public facilities, and regional\nconnectivity can also proceed better,\u2019 Anne said.<\/p>\n
\u2018This condition shows that the demand for distribution of\nconstruction materials continues to move in step with growth in\ndevelopment across various regions,\u2019 she added.<\/p>\n
KAI regards rail-based logistics distribution as also helping to\nreduce road congestion from heavy vehicles. In addition, rail-based\nmodes are considered more efficient for transporting goods in large\nvolumes and over inter-regional distances.<\/p>\n
Anne said that national logistics needs currently require a transport\nmode capable of moving consistently and on time.<\/p>\n
\u2018Rail-based logistics transport will continue to be an important part\nof supporting national economic growth,\u2019 she explained.<\/p>\n
\u2018We are committed to maintaining reliable, safe, and capable of\nmeeting the needs of industry and the public as they continue to\ndevelop,\u2019 she asserted.<\/p>\n
Coal remains the mainstay of KAI\u2019s cargo transport. Meanwhile, cement\nand clinker remain among the strategic loads supporting national\nlogistics distribution.<\/p>\n
In the operational area of Daop 5 Purwokerto, KAI transported 336,760\ntonnes of cement during the first half of 2025 via the Karangtalun route\nto various destinations. That volume accounted for more than 34 percent\nof KAI\u2019s total cement transport nationwide.<\/p>\n
Additionally, KAI Logistik, as a subsidiary of KAI, recorded cargo\ntransport management of 22.9 million tonnes. In addition to cement and\nclinker, rail-based logistics services also handle the distribution of\nfuel oil (BBM) and coal.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/railways-move-752-852-tonnes-of-cement-as-construction-distribution-runs-more-smoothly-1779545536", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }