Stretching Asset Optimization, Pelindo Logistics Solutions is Working on the Panjang Port Container Depot

Written by Admin / July 30, 2023

Jakarta, 30 July 2023 - PT Pelindo Solusi Logistik/ SPSL as the Pelindo Port SOE Subholding is making efforts to explore the company's business potential by optimizing asset utilization for the Container Depot at Panjang Port.

In optimizing the utilization of these assets, SPSL through its Subsidiary, namely PT Prima Indonesia Logistik (PT PIL) cooperates with PT Intercon Terminal Indonesia in managing the Container Depot at Panjang Port, a port located at the crossing point of Sumatra Island and Java Island which is connected by the Straits Sunda.

"The container depot that was previously worked on was an idle asset with a total area of 15,900 m2, of which 8,817 m2 was a paving block field and the remaining 7,083 m2 is in the process of land preparation and clearing of the area. Optimizing these assets is one of SPSL's steps to support more effective and efficient logistics activities. This is also in line with the staging in the 2023-2024 SPSL roadmap, namely the ecosystem expansion phase." said the Main Director of SPSL, Joko Noerhudha.

This 8,817 m2 container depot management collaboration has the potential to generate a throughput of around 18,000 TEUs/year. In this collaboration, SPSL Group provides services in the form of lift on / lift off, stacking, container cleaning, container repairing, and trucking (haulage) to and from the Container Terminal.

Rudi Susanto as the Main Director of PT PIL said, this collaboration had a good impact and was the right step to optimize business systems and was expected to be able to improve services to service users.

“PT PIL continues to strive to contribute to the national economy. Therefore PT PIL will provide optimal performance, one of which is by synergizing in the operation of managing the international depot at Panjang Port, Lampung." Said the Main Director of PT PIL Rudi Susanto.

"We carry out this collaboration with the joint operation (JO) scheme by optimizing modern resources, facilities and equipment, which focuses on fulfilling customer desires which are in line with the company's vision of becoming the largest integrated terminal service company in Indonesia," said the Main Director PT Intercon Terminal Indonesia Hotman Pardamean.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency, Indonesia's export value in May 2023 reached US$21.72 billion, an increase of 12.61 percent compared to April 2023 exports and an increase of 0.96 percent compared to May 2022. Meanwhile, Indonesia's import value in in May 2023 it reached US$21.28 billion, up 38.65 percent compared to April 2023 or up 14.35 percent compared to May 2022.

"This condition is expected to increase the potential for export activities and create supply chain efficiency for national products, especially in the Panjang area of Bandar Lampung city, and in the future can create ecosystem integration and logistics chain efficiency so that gradually to reduce logistics costs and increase trade and economic growth. nationally,” concluded Joko Noerhudha.