The Indonesian government has hired global port operator DP World to provide technical assistance in the development of ports in the country.
Under the agreement signed July 16, 2017, DP World will be advising the Indonesian government and local port officials on the development of the Kuala Tanjung greenfield port and logistics zone and the Belawan port in North Sumatra.
As part of the technical assistance contract, DP World will “share its expertise and experience in increasing efficiencies, training and development for employees and developing multi-modal transport hubs.”
DP World in a statement added that it will be reviewing operations at Belawan port and advising on efficiency improvements, as well as studying plans for the Kuala Tanjung greenfield port and logistics zone, with a view to reducing costs.
The agreement is expected to have a far-reaching positive impact on the social and economic growth of the region, said the Dubai-based port operator.
The agreement was signed by DP World group executive vice president and chief operating officer Anil Wats and state-owned port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia I president director Bambang Eka Cahyana.
It was witnessed by Indonesian Minister of State Owned Enterprises Rini M. Soemarno, Indonesian Ambassador to the UAE Husein Bagis, and senior DP World officials.
“This partnership highlights Indonesia’s efforts to accelerate development of its ports and trade infrastructure, something we can help with given our global experience of advising governments on connecting with international markets,” DP World group chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, said.
“In growing our global portfolio of 78 terminals in 40 countries we have become a knowledge exporter with insights on how to link countries with the goods they need.”
He added that their existing operations at PT Terminal Petikemas Surabaya “give us an added advantage of understanding local and regional markets and we look forward to working with the Indonesian port authorities on developing international and domestic trade.”
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