Kantara Group Brings Business Mission to Moscow: Russian Technology for Indonesia
Business relations between Indonesia and Russia have entered a new phase of opportunity. PT Kantara Indonesia Group (KIG) has begun exploring collaboration opportunities with Russian business players, not only in trade but also in technology transfer and the strengthening of logistics chains.
This initiative was undertaken through Kantara Group’s participation in the ‘Made in Moscow’ programme organised by the Moscow Export Center (MEC) on Friday (11/09/202lar). The programme brought the Kantara delegation together with several Russian companies, particularly from the information technology and manufacturing sectors.
The business visit took place at the invitation of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Moscow and was led by the President Director of Kantara Group, I Made Nugraha Jaya Wardana, who also serves as the Secretary General of ASPEBINDO.
The delegation also included Kantara Group’s President Commissioner Heru Sambodo, Director of PT Georama Karya Indonesia I Putu Yoga Sanjaya, and President Director of PT ACSL Kantara Global Logistik Firaz Bestly.
For Kantara, the meetings in Moscow are not merely about seeking transaction opportunities. The company views Russia as a source of technology that can be studied and, if suitable for national industrial needs, brought to be implemented in Indonesia.
“We have been given access to meet directly with Moscow-based companies from various industries. All are reputable companies, so the opportunities for future collaboration are very wide open,” said Made.
He emphasised that the targeted cooperation model is a two-way partnership that can complement the industrial needs of both Indonesia and Russia. Kantara is subsequently mapping technologies already implemented in Russia that have the potential to be developed in the Indonesian market.
This step is highly relevant as Kantara’s business spans several fields, including geoscience, energy, mining, environmental restoration, and logistics. Regarding geoscience technology and energy engineering, PT Georama Karya Indonesia will play a role in assessing the suitability of such technologies for domestic needs.
“Technologies that have been well-implemented in Russia have the potential to be adopted and applied in Indonesia,” said Made.
Beyond technology, Kantara also sees significant opportunities in logistics. To this end, PT ACSL Kantuna Global Logistik is being prepared to handle Indonesia–Russia import-export service opportunities, ranging from freight forwarding and warehousing to customs and expedition.
This means that if technological collaboration evolves into concrete trade, Kantara aims to possess an ecosystem capable of managing goods and products from both nations.
Support has also been provided by the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow. In a meeting with the Indonesian Ambassador to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, Jose Antonio Morato Tavares, opportunities to strengthen bilateral business relations, innovation exchange, and the development of import-export services were discussed.
“We fully support the exchange of technology and innovation between Indonesia and Russia. Indonesian technology must have a stage in Russia, and vice versa,” said Tavares.
Moscow serves as a gateway. The ‘Made in Moscow’ programme is designed by the Moscow Export Center to connect Russian high-tech producers with international partners. Throughout 2026, the MEC is reported to have facilitated Russian businesses in over 60 international agendas across 25 countries.
For Kantara, such access opens new possibilities: Russian technology is not just a product to be purchased by Indonesia, but can become part of the national industrial development process through partnership. Conversely, Indonesian technology and products also have the opportunity to gain access to the Russian market.
Kantara’s move comes as Indonesia–Russia economic relations continue to expand. According to company data, bilateral trade value between Indonesia and Russia reached US$1.876 billion in 2025, while realised investment was recorded at US$262.8 million. Kantara’s visit is seen as a form of private sector support for strengthening the economic diplomacy and strategic partnership of both countries.
Thus, Kantara’s agenda in Moscow revolves around three keywords: technology, trade, and logistics. It is not just about how Indonesia purchases technology from Russia, but how technology, investment, and logistics networks can be developed into business cooperation that provides added value for both nations.