KAI Refrigerating Delivery Service Logistics Grows 16 Percent, Encourages National Food Security And Distribution

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JAKARTA - PT Kereta Api Logistik (KAI Logistik), a subsidiary of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), continues to record positive performance in one of its leading services, especially in the KALOG Plus segment, namely Reefer Container. This service supports the distribution of products such as fresh food, pharmaceuticals, and other easily damaged products while maintaining quality, fitness, and delivery timeliness.

During the period January to July 2025, this cooled logistics service showed significant growth, in line with the increasing need for product distribution which requires strict temperature control.

The company recorded a total tonnage of service shipments through Reefer Container in the January to July 2025 period of 173,484 tons, an increase of 16 percent compared to the same period in 2024 which reached 149,598 tons. This increase in volume reflects the high demand for cooling logistics services, especially in the food, pharmaceutical, and other commodities sectors.

Director of Business Development, Riyanta emphasized that the KAI Logistics cold chain service plays a strategic role in supporting food security and supply stability.

The majority of shipments of perishable commodities are dominated by the Surabaya 'Jakarta route to meet the consumption of the western region of Java, especially Jabodetabek. Commodities generally come from sea arrests and imports. With our railway network and cold chain facilities, delivery can be done faster, safer, and measurable," he said, in a written statement, Friday, August 15.

In addition to this main route, the Jakarta' Surabaya and Surabaya' Semarang Tawang lines also recorded a significant volume, reflecting the role of KAI Logistics as a liaison for the flow of large inter-city goods. The highest volume recording occurred in May 2025 with 29,574 tons, which was also driven by the momentum of Religious Holidays and proved the reliability of cold chain services in meeting the surge in market demand.

Data from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries shows that Indonesia's marine capture fisheries production volume in 2023 will reach 7,373,516 tons. This amount illustrates the huge potential that requires efficient, fast, and quality-preserving logistical system support. This is in line with the projected logistics of the cooling chain to grow by the CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of around 10.8 percent during the 2024 2032 period.

To ensure quality and supply continuity, KAI Logistics provides Plug In Reefer Container depot facilities at strategic points such as the Sarwajala Depo, Surabaya Kalimas Terminal, and Jakarta Lagoa River Terminal. This facility ensures the electricity supply for containers so that commodity temperatures remain stable until they are ready to be sent to their final destination.

With the advantage of train modes supported by modern supporting facilities, and commitment to safety and timeliness, KAI Logistics acts as the backbone of the distribution of perishable products in Indonesia. The company not only transports goods, but also drives the efficiency of supply chains that contribute to food security, smooth supply of pharmaceuticals, and national economic growth.