Speaking at Indonesia Maritime Week 2025 in Jakarta, Antoni Arif Priadi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Transportation, emphasized that as an archipelagic nation, Indonesia has significant potential to strengthen its national maritime capabilities.
He explained that Indonesia’s strategic location—situated at the crossroads of major global sea lanes—presents major opportunities for maritime logistics, international trade, and the development of efficient global supply chains.
With this geographical advantage, the maritime sector can serve as a powerful driver of economic growth and regional development, supporting the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision, Priadi said.
“We are the third-largest supplier of merchant shipping resources in the world, strategically located at the heart of global maritime route,” he said. "The maritime sector is truly the backbone of our economy."
To capitalize on this potential, Priadi stated that the government is actively improving maritime infrastructure, expanding shipping networks, and adopting digital systems to ensure inclusive and secure maritime connectivity.
He also noted Indonesia’s crucial role in supporting safe and efficient global supply chains for merchant shipping, contributing to sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
The Ministry of Transportation, he said, is focused on optimizing sustainable marine management, advancing the blue economy, and improving the welfare of coastal communities to build a productive maritime ecosystem.
These initiatives align with President Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita (Eight Missions), which place maritime development at the center of national economic strategy, emphasizing regional strengths and human resource development.
This commitment is further reflected in the development of 107 pioneering shipping routes that serve remote, outermost, and underdeveloped regions, ensuring equitable logistics distribution and improved connectivity.
According to Priadi, these efforts aim to drive inclusive growth, create new employment opportunities, and position Indonesia as a leading maritime and logistics hub in Asia.
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Translator: Muhammad Harianto, Yashinta Difa
Editor: Anton Santoso
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