State-Owned Port Company Reports Positive Operational Growth in Q1 2026
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PT Pelindo Sinergi Lokaseva (PSL) recorded positive operational performance in the first quarter of 2026. This achievement was supported by growth in port support services, freight forwarding services, and the development of port support areas managed by the company.
Retno Soelistianti, Director of Strategy and Business Development at PT Pelindo Sinergi Lokaseva, stated that this achievement is the result of strengthening service integration and the connectivity of the port ecosystem, which the company continues to implement.
“PT Pelindo Sinergi Lokaseva remains committed to realising the company’s vision as the best solution provider for an integrated port ecosystem. Through the strengthening of operational performance, the building of connectivity, and area development, we strive to drive logistics chain efficiency to support national economic growth,” said Retno.
Throughout Q1 2026, the operational performance of yard storage increased by 8.7 per cent compared to the same period the previous year. This increase was driven by the growing volume of crude palm oil (CPO) exports and its derivatives through the Kuala Tanjung Port in North Sumatra, destined for Malaysia and Singapore.
Additionally, the addition of shipping services that have begun utilising Kuala Tanjung Port and its supporting areas has contributed to the growth of operational activities.
In the freight forwarding sector, the PT PSL group recorded significant year-on-year growth of 125.97 per cent. This increase was supported by the rising volume of multi-modal transport activities on the route between Belawan Port, the Sei Mangkei Special Economic Zone (SEZ), and Kuala Tanjung Port.
Industrial growth within the Sei Mangkei SEZ was also a driving factor in the increase in logistics activity. Furthermore, the shipment volume of pulp and paper industry products through Perawang Port in Riau also contributed to the improved performance of these transport management services.
In the field of hinterland development, PT PSL continues to undertake the construction of basic infrastructure and utilities in the Kuala Tanjung area. In line with the increasing loading and unloading activities at the port, the company also recorded a 100.52 per cent growth in electricity business compared to the previous year.
According to Retno, the increase in electricity services is expected to support the electrification needs of port terminal equipment as well as the energy requirements of the industrial sector in the surrounding area.
“This performance achievement demonstrates the company’s consistency in executing its business strategy through the development of the port ecosystem and service integration, providing the best solutions for service users,” she said.
Moving forward, PT Pelindo Sinergi Lokaseva will continue to optimise services through the strengthening of operational and commercial aspects, the development of supporting areas and ecosystem connectivity, as well as sustainable digital transformation.
The company aims that these various steps will increase the efficiency of national logistics services while providing sustainable added value for service users and stakeholders in the port sector.