Krakatau Steel Develops Banten Industrial Logistics Hub

Krakatau Steel Group is bolstering its position as a key logistics hub in Indonesia's Banten province, leveraging its subsidiaries and strategic partnerships. The company, through PT Krakatau Bandar Samudera (KBS), is enhancing its capabilities by collaborating with PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) and PT SGC Barito Logistics.

This strategic move focuses on optimizing existing assets and infrastructure to support the national logistics system. Akbar Djohan, President Director of Krakatau Steel, emphasized the company's commitment to making a systemic impact, stating, "State-Owned Enterprises must be able to provide a systemic impact. Krakatau Steel Group has assets and infrastructure that can be optimized to support the smooth national distribution while increasing Indonesia's logistics efficiency."

The initiative includes the operation of Ro-Ro ship services connecting Cigading and Panjang ports, facilitating two daily trips with a capacity for approximately 200 vehicles. This service aims to alleviate traffic congestion on the Merak-Bakauheni route and improve the efficiency of inter-regional goods distribution via sea. Djohan highlighted Indonesia's maritime nature, asserting, "This step proves that the shift in logistics distribution, both outbound and inbound from industrial areas in Banten, can be done more effectively and efficiently through sea routes."

Furthermore, KBS is expanding its logistics services by partnering with PT SGC Barito Logistics for isotank storage facilities within its operational area. This collaboration is expected to boost supply chain efficiency and broaden the range of logistics services available at the port. The development of isotank storage aims to maximize KBS's assets and port services, ultimately contributing to a more efficient, integrated, and competitive logistics ecosystem that supports sustainable national industrial growth.