Indonesia has introduced a comprehensive strategy to strengthen its domestic shipbuilding ecosystem as part of a broader effort to transform the country’s fragmented logistics network into an integrated distribution system supporting manufacturing growth and national food security. During a high-level meeting on February 10, 2026, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita emphasized the sector’s renewed momentum, noting that the processing industry grew by 5.30% in 2025—surpassing national economic growth for the first time in more than a decade. Despite the presence of 342 shipyards across 29 provinces, the industry continues to struggle with low utilization rates and a dependence on imported materials. To address these issues, the government is enforcing Domestic Component Level (TKDN) requirements under Presidential Regulation 46/2025 and Ministerial Regulation 35/2025 for state-funded vessel procurement. To stimulate sustainable demand and enhance competitiveness, the Ministry is introducing incentives such as low-interest financing, streamlined licensing procedures, and expanded National Interest Account (PKE) programs as tools for import substitution. A major government initiative to construct 975 vessels presents significant opportunities for local shipyards, which already have an annual production capacity of about 1,242 units. Minister Agus highlighted that, with coordinated policies and strong stakeholder collaboration, Indonesia’s maritime industry can become a core pillar of national logistics and connectivity, ultimately strengthening the shipbuilding ecosystem and boosting its global competitiveness.Source: https://rri.co.id/en/business/2175528/indonesia-targets-shipbuilding-overhaul-to-spearhead-logistics-revolution (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: rri.cio.id, 11 February 2026