JAKARTA - PT Bank Mandiri Tbk (BMRI) recorded that up to the first quarter of 2025, the distribution of financing for the shipping industry grew significantly by 23.5 percent or year on year (yoy) to Rp39.3 trillion.
Bank Mandiri SEVP Commercial Banking Group Frans Gunawan L. Tobing explained that in addition to the growth in lending to the shipping industry, Bank Mandiri also recorded growth in financing distribution to the shipbuilding industry as well as an increase of 12.3 percent to Rp6.4 trillion.
In addition, he conveyed that Bank Mandiri is consistent in supporting the growth of the national maritime sector through strategic participation in the Indonesia Maritime Week 2025 event.
"This active involvement is a sustainable proof of Bank Mandiri's role in strengthening the shipping and shipyard industry ecosystem as part of strengthening Indonesia's blue economy," he said in his statement, Sunday, June 1.
Frans explained, Bank Mandiri continues to expand the reach of financing in strategic sectors, including maritime, to encourage the competitiveness of the national shipping industry in the international arena.
"We are committed to providing sustainable and relevant financial solutions so that the Indonesian shipping industry can become a major player, both at the domestic and regional levels," he explained.
On the other hand, Frans added that Bank Mandiri is now listed as the leader of the national maritime industry financing market and based on data at the end of 2024, Bank Mandiri controls 39.34 percent of the market share for the shipping sector and 46.7 percent for the shipyard sector.
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According to him, this achievement reflects the high confidence of industry players in Bank Mandiri's comprehensive and adaptive banking services in sector dynamics.
In terms of services, he said that Bank Mandiri is not only targeting financing, but also building an integrated maritime business ecosystem from the upstream to downstream sides.
Frans conveyed that to support the operational efficiency and financial management of the company, Bank Mandiri presented Kopra by Mandiri as a Wholesale Digital Super Platform which answered various corporate transaction needs in real-time.
He explained that Kopra by Mandiri managed to record a transaction value growth of IDR 6,000 trillion to the first quarter of 2025, or grew 16.5 percent on an annual basis.
According to him, this platform presents comprehensive features such as cash management, trade finance, supply chain management, and financial system connectivity through API.
"Kopra's presence strengthens Bank Mandiri's role in assisting maritime business actors in facing the challenges of digital transformation," he said.
He conveyed that Bank Mandiri is committed to becoming a strategic partner for maritime industry players by providing comprehensive financial services.
"We understand the industrial needs as a whole, from access to financing to operational support through integrated digital solutions," he said.
Frans conveyed that the prospect of the national shipping industry continues to show a positive growth direction because a number of indicators support this, including an increase in domestic goods flow which is projected to reach 379 million tons by 2024, up from 351 million tons in 2023.
In addition, he said the increase in the production of superior commodities such as coal, nickel, and CPO was the main factor that strengthened national shipping activities.
Frans said that Bank Mandiri also observed the strategic potential of the national ship fleet rejuvenation program.
Meanwhile, based on data from the Ministry of Industry, there are still around 1,600 ships over the age of 25 that have the potential to be rejuvenated.
"This opportunity is a new space for Bank Mandiri to continue to strengthen financial support and solution services for shipbuilding industry players throughout Indonesia," he said.
Then, he conveyed that as part of his commitment to the principle of sustainability, Bank Mandiri also implemented a financing policy that encourages customers in the maritime sector to carry out environmentally responsible business practices.
One of them is through certification ownership such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or similar documents recognized by the Bank, as well as the implementation of energy efficiency initiatives and emission reduction in company operations.
"With the synergy of financing, digital support, and deep understanding of the value chain of maritime, Bank Mandiri ensures its presence as a trusted financial partner for the strengthening of the sustainable national maritime industry," he concluded.
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