Logistics
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Ministry relies on ‘maritime highway’ amid pandemic
Shipping a container is not as simple as ordering an ‘ojek’ (motorcycle taxi). (JP/Wahyoe Boediwardhana) Source: The Jakarta PostDate: 23 June 2020 The Transportation Ministry is relying on a long-running sea transportation program – the maritime highway – to support logistics in the country amid disruption induced by the COVID-19…
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Pandemic disrupts food distribution across country, minister says
Trucks line up at Sunda Kelapa Port in North Jakarta on Tuesday. The port resumed loading and unloading activities after the Jakarta administration eased the physical distancing policy on June 5. (JP/Arief Suhardiman) Source: The Jakarta Post Date: 15 July 2020 The logistics disruption due to social restrictions to contain COVID-19…
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Port operator Pelindo III records decline in ship traffic
Workers move ballot boxes onto the KM Sabuk Nusantara 92 at Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya, East Java, in this undated photo. State-owned port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) III recorded a decline in freight ship traffic in this year’s first half as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts global trade. (Antara/Moch…
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Patimban seaport to start first-phase operation in November after delays
Workers finish the construction of a pier at Patimban seaport in Subang, West Java. (Photo by Tempo.co/Nanang Sutisna) Source: The Jakarta Post Date: 10 August 2020 Japan-backed Patimban Port in Subang, West Java is now scheduled for partial operation in November, while its first development phase will reach completion by October…
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Logistics industry to flourish from added exposure to world via RCEP
08 Dec 20 Vietnam Investment Review Source Once in effect, the recently-signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is expected to boost Vietnam’s logistics industry, creating more opportunities for all players in the country. Holger Schaurig, executive vice president of Supply Chain at TM Insight Asia, said that after eight years in the…
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Creating prosperity through strengthening of logistics
Logistics firms are concerned over seaport surcharges and other factors that increase costs, photo Dung Minh 10 Dec 20 Vietnam Investment Review Source Since launching doi moi over three decades ago, Vietnam has positioned itself as one of the top exporters for many goods, with logistics playing a vital role in…
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Modernized seaport connects Selayar, Surabaya
Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Ministry officials check a container at Rauf Rahman Benteng Selayar seaport in South Sulawesi. (Photo by Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Ministry) Source: The Jakarta Post Date: 15 September 2020 The government has launched a new shipping route that will connect the modernized seaport in Selayar,…
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Larger frame of mind for logistics
Larger frame of mind for logistics 15 Feb 21 Vietnam Investment Review Source Throughout more than three decades of economic reform, Vietnamese companies from many sectors have been venturing abroad and become role models. Yet, the logistics sector remains too focused on the domestic market. Tran Thanh Hai, deputy director of the…
