BUSINESS BRIEFING
Meet Indonesian Port Leaders Advancing Port Modernization
USTDA invites U.S. companies to engage with Indonesian port decision makers to build partnerships and to learn about emerging opportunities in Port Automation & Cargo‑Handling Equipment, Security, Screening and Customs Technologies, Digitalization and Supply Chain Platforms as Indonesia modernizes its port infrastructure.
Attendees will learn about upcoming projects and initiatives and have the opportunity to network with the attending delegates.
Business Opportunities
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Port Automation & Cargo‑Handling Equipment
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Security, Screening & Customs Technologies
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Digitalization and Supply‑Chain Platforms
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Construction, Dredging & Engineering Services
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Marine Navigation, Communications & Vessel‑Traffic Systems
The Business Briefing is ay part of the Indonesia: Port Modernization Technologies Reverse Trade Mission which includes meetings and site visits with U.S. port organizations in Washington,DC; Baltimore, MD; Houston, TX: Long Beach and Los Angeles, CA.
Tuatara Group is organizing this Business Briefing on behalf of USTDA. To learn more about this event, contact Pamela Peseux, Tuatara Group at peseux@tuataragroup.com +1.301.335.1725
DELEGATION
USTDA has invited the following organizations to participate in the trade mission. A final list of participants will be available soon.
Ministry of Transportation (Kementerian Perhubungan)
Indonesia’s national authority for transportation policy, regulation, and infrastructure development across maritime, aviation, rail, and land sectors. It oversees port governance, safety standards, and national logistics connectivity.
Ministry of Finance (Kementerian Keuangan)
The government body responsible for fiscal policy, budgeting, taxation, customs, and state asset management. It plays a central role in financing national infrastructure, including port modernization and logistics reforms.
BAKAMLA
Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia). Indonesia’s primary maritime security agency responsible for safeguarding territorial waters, coordinating maritime law enforcement, and responding to threats such as smuggling, illegal fishing, and maritime safety incidents.
BP Batam (Batam Port)
BP Batam (Badan Pengusahaan Batam) is the Indonesian government authority responsible for managing and developing Batam’s Free Trade Zone, including its port infrastructure. It oversees port operations, industrial estates, logistics facilities, and investment services to support Batam’s role as a major manufacturing and transshipment hub near Singapore.
PT PELINDO (Persero)
Indonesia’s state‑owned port operator and the largest port company in Southeast Asia. Formed through the merger of four regional port authorities, Pelindo manages major container terminals, logistics services, and port modernization programs nationwide.
PT Interport Mandiri Utama (Indika Energy Group)
A logistics and infrastructure subsidiary of Indika Energy providing integrated services including port operations, warehousing, fuel storage, and industrial land development—supporting energy, mining, and manufacturing supply chains.
PT Meratus Group
A major Surabaya‑based maritime and logistics integrator offering container shipping, inter‑island services, logistics solutions, and digital supply chain platforms. Meratus operates one of Indonesia’s largest domestic shipping networks.
PT Temas TBK
A publicly listed Indonesian shipping and logistics company specializing in container shipping, vessel operations, and ship maintenance. Temas supports domestic maritime connectivity and port‑to‑port logistics across the archipelago.
Indonesian Port Business Association (ABUPI)
A national association representing private port operators, terminal companies, and maritime service providers. ABUPI advocates for regulatory reform, investment facilitation, and public‑private collaboration in Indonesia’s port sector.
PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) TBK
Indonesia’s largest state‑owned commercial bank, providing corporate financing, trade services, and infrastructure investment support. Bank Mandiri is a key financial partner for national logistics, energy, and port development projects.
PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS)
PT Pertamina International Shipping is the shipping and marine logistics subsidiary of Indonesia’s state‑owned energy company, Pertamina. PIS operates one of Southeast Asia’s largest tanker fleets, transporting crude oil, LNG, refined fuels, and petrochemical products.
BACKGROUND
Indonesia’s 17,000 islands and nearly 3,000 ports are central to its domestic connectivity and global trade. As growing trade volumes put pressure on its port infrastructure, Indonesia is seeking port modernization technologies to improve port operational efficiency and strengthen supply chain resilience.
U.S. companies offer competitive port modernization technologies, including port automation and cargo handling equipment, security and screening technologies, digitalization and supply chain platforms and are well positioned to support Indonesia’s port modernization initiatives.
REGISTRATION
Business Briefing:
Opportunities in Indonesia's Port Sector
August 4, 2026 l 9 AM | USTDA Business Center - Arlington, VA
1101 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA, 22209
There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required.
Attendance to this event is limited to U.S. and Indonesian individuals, firms, or consultants as defined by USTDA’s Nationality Source and Origin Requirements available on USTDA’s website at www.USTDA.gov.
ABOUT USTDA
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is the U.S. government’s first mover on critical infrastructure development in emerging markets, advancing the shared strategic priorities of the United States and our overseas partners while creating opportunities to deploy trusted U.S. solutions.
USTDA funds the upfront technical work that accelerates the development of infrastructure projects, helping them attract the financing they need for implementation and procurement of U.S. goods and services. USTDA also hosts activities that promote infrastructure partnerships with the United States.
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Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209
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