Officially Opened, the Largest Logistics Exhibition Aims to Bring a New Industry Perspective

James Boey, General Manager Reed Panorama Exhibitions (RPE), expects the exhibition to create a new forum for regulators, logistics practitioners and supply chain industry, and bring in fresh perspectives for the industry.

"This event will be a platform that offers an integrated exhibition and a series of meetings and discussions to address current issues, providing solutions, and sharing ideas, as well as networking sessions," James Boey said in a press release on Wednesday (Oct 19, 2016).

Heru Pambudi, Director General of Customs and Excise at the Finance Ministry, said the government would boost the growth of bonded logistics centers (PLB).

"The development of Bonded Logistics Centers is very important to reduce dwell time for a more efficient logistics cost and can make Indonesia a logistics hub in the Asia Pacific region," Heru explained.

Indonesia has built 14 PLBs, Heru said, serving various sectors, such as oil and gas, mining, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), automotive and pharmaceuticals.

Around 25 PLBs will be built soon, in collaboration with the associations and major players in the industry.

Rosan P. Roeslani, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), said that improved logistics could support and strengthen business relations.

"This exhibition and conference will be useful in providing the latest updates on developments and business opportunities in Indonesia, including the transportation, logistics and supply chain sectors," Rosan said.

He said the JILSE and ITSCL exhibitions aimed to build networks for companies to make acquaintances and explore business opportunities across countries.

The event was opened by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Darmin Nasution, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita.