Chandra Shipping International And Pertamina International Shipping Synergize To Increase Efficiency And Global Reach

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JAKARTA - A subsidiary of PT Chandra Daya Investasi (CDI) in the field of Shipping and Logistics, PT Chandra Shipping International (CSI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the feasibility study of the potential for cooperation in the field of chemistry, minimization and transportation or other sea transportation logistics together with PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS). The potential for strategic cooperation is expected to identify opportunities to increase efficiency, sustainability and global reach in sea transportation and sea transportation logistics.

CSI is a subsidiary of the CDI, a company that Chandra Asri Group uses for infrastructure business development including energy, water, port and shipping. As part of the Chandra Asri Group, CSI is committed to becoming a growth partner in providing efficient and reliable marine transportation services to meet the needs of various industries.

The signing of the MoU was carried out by the President Director of CSI, Lingga Widastri and the Director of Gas, Petrokimia and Baru PIS Business, Arief Sukmara, witnessed by the Director of Supply Chain Chandra Asri Group, Ruly Aryawan and the Director of Risk Management of PIS, Muhamad Resa, in Jakarta on October 4, 2024.

The potential cooperation between the two companies is expected to increase service standards, especially sea transportation transportation transportation transportation and logistics for chemical products, benchmarks and other logistical transportation potentials within the global reach. In addition, this collaboration is also expected to help reduce environmental impacts through environmentally friendly technology.

President Director of Chandra Asri Group and CEO of CDI, Erwin Ciputra, said that the partnership between CSI and PIS aims to significantly improve shipping services through more efficient and sustainable sea transportation.

This collaboration is designed to simplify supply chain operations and provide more responsive services supported by technological innovation. As a committed growth partner for various industrial sectors in Indonesia, this initiative is expected not only to increase Chandra Asri Group's ability to deliver our products more efficiently and sustainably, but also to enable various sectors to take advantage of the global sea transportation services we provide," Erwin said.

Director of Gas, Petrokimia and New Business of PIS, Arief Sukmara, added that the cooperation between the two companies is expected to improve service standards, especially sea transportation transportation transportation and logistics for chemical products, Bituments and other logistics transportation potentials within the global reach, which of course to strengthen Pertamina International Shipping's position in the domestic and international markets.

"With synergy with Chandra Shipping International, it is hoped that it will be a good step for the future to be able to become a market leader in the petrochemical transportation business & transportation of other industrial segments," he explained.

In a feasibility study conducted by CSI and PIS, both parties will work together collaboratively to explore opportunities in synergizing supply chain operations and optimizing technologies, including environmentally friendly technology solutions, to increase efficiency and sustainability. The partnership also aims to increase cost effectiveness, expand access to emerging markets, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

"Both parties hope that this study will establish new benchmarks in sea transportation and logistics, encourage innovation, and increase standards in this sector, thus making a positive contribution to the maritime industry in Indonesia," he explained.