SOE Logistics Consolidation Begins, Pelindo Targets Lower National Logistics Costs
State-owned port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero), or Pelindo, is backing the consolidation of state-owned logistics firms as a strategic step to strengthen national supply chain integration, reduce logistics costs, and enhance Indonesia’s economic competitiveness. Through its subsidiary, PT Pelindo Sinergi Lokaseva (PSL), Pelindo, along with several SOE logistics entities, signed a Shareholder Agreement (SHA) and a Deed of Merger for the SOE Logistics Consolidation at Pos Bloc Jakarta on Tuesday (30/6).
This move is part of the government’s policy, channelled through BPI Danantara, to build a more integrated national logistics ecosystem. The consolidation is expected to expand national distribution connectivity, improve operational efficiency, optimise SOE assets, and strengthen the competitiveness of the national logistics sector.
Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at PT Danantara Aset Manajemen, Aurelius Altius Rosimin, stated that the SOE logistics consolidation aligns with President Prabowo Subianto’s directive to build SOEs that are more focused, efficient, healthy, and competitive. “Through the consolidation of capabilities, assets, and company networks, the result of this merger is expected to create synergy, improve service quality, and provide greater added value for the state,” Aurelius said.
In the initial phase, the ownership structure of the consolidated company consists of 74.47 per cent Pelindo Group, 9.24 per cent PT Pos Indonesia (Persero), 9.37 per cent PT Krakatau Bandar Samudera, and 6.92 per cent other entities. As the majority shareholder, Pelindo is tasked with overseeing the integration process until the formation of a national logistics holding company, in accordance with the established roadmap.
Pelindo President Director Achmad Muchtasyar said the synergy among SOE logistics players is expected to strengthen national supply chain connectivity while increasing the efficiency of goods distribution. “We welcome this consolidation process as part of the effort to build a more integrated national logistics ecosystem. Through closer collaboration among SOEs, we are optimistic that national supply chain connectivity will be stronger, logistics costs can be reduced, and services to customers will become more effective and competitive,” Achmad said.
According to Achmad, Pelindo will continue to oversee the integration process to ensure it proceeds according to the roadmap while strengthening the synergy of port and logistics services. “We believe this consolidation can serve as an important foundation for building a more efficient, integrated, and competitive national logistics system,” he stated.
The signing of the SHA and the Deed of Merger marks the official stage of implementing the national logistics consolidation, attended by representatives from BPI Danantara, SOE directors, shareholders, and other stakeholders.