Pertamina International Shipping Transportation Of 3,000 MT Aspal Liquid

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JAKARTA - PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) diversifies its cargo by cooperating with PT Pertamina Patra Niaga (PPN) for the transportation of liquid bitumen or asphalt cargo.

PIS has successfully transported the first 3,000 metric tons of bitumen or asphalt. The success of transporting the benchmark on this international route of the benchmark proves that PIS competes in the petrochemical cargo market, as well as adding a corporate portfolio to this type of cargo.

"In this collaboration scheme, PIS proves its readiness to develop business through cargo diversification, especially in the field of petrochemicals. The trust of VAT in us to transport the cargo of the benchmark is an extraordinary pride as well as making PIS a trusted strategic shipping partner," said the Director of Gas, Petrochemical, & New Business PIS Arief Sukmara, Thursday, October 24.

Just so you know, blumen, or more often referred to as asphalt, are hydrocarbons that have adhesive, black, water-proof, and viscoelastic properties (containing shear flow and stretching linearly). Asphalt is a vital ingredient for the construction and maintenance of racing circuits and highways.

Pertamina Marketing Director Patra Niaga Maya Kusmaya emphasized the importance of this collaboration for the fulfillment of the needs of bitumen in Indonesia. We welcome the collaboration that is established with PIS in the field of transportation of minimization. This is a form of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga's commitment in developing portfolios for petrochemical products and chemical business," explained Maya.

Previously, PIS succeeded in carrying out the initial shipment of petrochemical caustic soda cargo with a commitment of 96,000 tons from China to Indonesia for non-cative or external consumers of Pertamina Group. In the future, PIS will continue to explore the potential for transportation of bulk dry commodities to encourage the company's business expansion and diversification.