Batam Has a chance to Become National Logistics Industry Center
By : Herry Barus And Aldi Firhand. A | Wednesday, January 24 2018 - 18:30 IWST
Illustration of Batam Industrial Estate (Foto Ist)
INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution said Batam has the opportunity to become a national-level logistics center capable of reaching various regions in Indonesia.
"Batam has the possibility for a national logistics center, whether through a bonded logistics center or other type," Darmin said in the inauguration of Batam Enterprises (BP) officials at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs in Jakarta on Tuesday night.
The inaugurated officials are Maj. Gen. Eko Budi Soepriyatno as the Deputy of Other Enterprises Facility of the Free Trade Area and Free Port (KPBPB) of Batam.
Darmin said Batam can be used as a location to reach various regions to the east and other areas in Indonesia.
He also said that Batam has many advantages, especially concerning infrastructure. The role of BP Batam and Koata Batam Government is needed to take advantage of these infrastructure advantages in order to become the foundation of various activities.
"I am optimistic with the leadership of officials who now can realize BP Batam to be better," said Darmin.
On the same occasion, BP Head of Batam Lukita Dinarsyah Tuwo is seeking the provision of land for investors to encourage investment that supports Batam economy.
"In the past, investors came but the land was already owned by people, I forced those landowners to build or cooperate with investors so that the land was built," he said.
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