Pelindo Mergers Evidenced To Strengthen The National Logistics Ecosystem

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JAKARTA - Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir assessed that the merger was proven to be able to increase the position of the port SOE to become the operator of the eighth largest container terminal in the world.

Furthermore, Erick also appreciated Pelindo for being able to contribute to the country through dividends, taxes, concessions, and PNBP. He also admitted that he was satisfied with Pelindo's post-merger performance.

"Merger has proven to facilitate port management coordination throughout Indonesia. As a result, contributions to the state through dividends, PNBP, concessions, and income taxes have also increased significantly," said Erick while attending the Pelindo Forum event in Ciawi, Bogor Regency, West Java (West Java), Thursday, January 19.

In the last two years, said Erick, the Pelindo concession reached IDR 360 billion in 2021 and increased to IDR 473 billion in 2022. Even with PNBP which was recorded at IDR 157 billion in 2021 and IDR 173 billion in 2022.

Then, PPh Pelindo in 2022 reached IDR 1.815 trillion, an increase from the previous year which amounted to IDR 1.185 trillion. Meanwhile, the Pelindo dividend touched IDR 1.317 trillion in 2022, a significant increase compared to 2021 which amounted to IDR 560 billion.

"If we look at the total contribution of Pelindo to the state during 2021 to 2022, it will reach IDR 6.03 trillion. This figure is as of October 2022, it could be even higher if it is final. Our target in 2025 will reach IDR 21 trillion," he said.

Erick said, the merger of Pelindo also not only increased operational, financial, and human resources strengths, but was able to increase synergy between ports, integrated shipping networks, and increased hinterland connectivity which encouraged chain efficiency and reduced logistics costs.

This includes optimizing hub and speech networks through collaboration with shipping lines and business partners to reduce gaps and in-balance cargo, especially in eastern Indonesia and reduce logistics costs.

Pelindo has 31 strategic initiatives that will be implemented from 2021 to 2025. The target must be to be able to create an added value of IDR 5.8 trillion," said Erick.

Since the beginning of its formation, Erick emphasized the four strategic pillars that Pelindo had to achieve, namely covering the transformation of world-class ports, strengthening the logistics ecosystem, efficiency of maritime supply chains, and increasing the value of the company. Of course, said Erick, Pelindo must collaborate with other parties in developing industries around the port.

"For example, what Pelindo managed to do was the Kijing terminal to support increased regional potential and local resource-based economic development in West Kalimantan. This will increase equitable development and create jobs," he said.