Logistics and supply chain players view Batam as a growing strategic logistics hub for Indonesia, increasingly integrated into global trade due to its prime location near the Strait of Malacca. At the Indonesia International Transport Summit 2025, ALFI and FIATA leader Yukki Nugrahawan Hanafi highlighted Batam’s role as a vital entry point for exports and imports, supported by strong economic growth and investment performance in the Riau Islands.
Interport Mandiri Utama reports rising container volume at Batu Ampar Port, signaling Batam’s expanding logistics capacity and cost optimization. Both speakers emphasized that strengthening Batam’s logistics ecosystem requires cross-sector collaboration between government, industry, and academia to attract investment, boost efficiency, and position Batam as a new growth center supporting Indonesia’s competitiveness.
