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Pertamina Trans Kontinental Ignites Sovereignty Spirit on Land and Sea

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT Pertamina Trans Kontinental (PTK) celebrated Indonesia's 81st Independence Day by fostering nationalism across its operations.
  • The company decorated offices and ships with red and white themes using eco-friendly materials to boost employee pride and commitment to maritime sovereignty.
  • PTK, a subsidiary of Pertamina International Shipping, manages 370 vessels and aims to enhance its integrated maritime services to support national economic growth and sovereignty.

PT Pertamina Trans Kontinental (PTK) infused its workplaces with a spirit of nationalism to commemorate Indonesia's 81st Independence Day. The maritime services company decorated its headquarters in North Jakarta and its vessels with creative, colorful red and white themes, utilizing eco-friendly and recycled materials. These decorations aimed not only to beautify the workspace but also to strengthen unity and evoke pride among PTK employees, referred to as "Perwira PTK," in their homeland.

Amran Reza, VP Legal & Relation at PTK, stated that the company views independence as more than a visual celebration. He explained that this moment serves as an effort for "Perwira PTK" to enhance unity and commitment to safeguarding Indonesia's maritime sovereignty and supporting environmental sustainability for a sovereign, just, and prosperous Indonesia. Reza also highlighted PTK's strategic role in the nation's waters, emphasizing that its sustainable operations are expected to contribute positively to Indonesia's economic growth and sovereignty.

"As a player in the integrated logistics and maritime services sector, PTK is determined to continue supporting national maritime sovereignty and improving reliable, safe, and high-standard services for all customers," Reza asserted. PTK, a subsidiary of Pertamina International Shipping's Integrated Marine Logistics Subholding, operates four business lines: supporting vessel provision, port services, shorebase logistics, and shipping agency services. The company manages a fleet of 370 vessels across Indonesian waters.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.