JAKARTA – Indonesian Traditional Fisherman Association (KNTI) reminded the government to carefully arrange permit and eradicate illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) Fishing aiming to lower fish price at domestic market this year. If we are not careful, the strategy will only hamper small fishermen’s welfare instead. KNTI Chairman, Riza Damanik, said amid fuel price hike
Read moreJAKARTA – The government of Joko Widodo-Jusuf Kalla was asked to give an opportunity to private party in managing general ports which is still managed by Transportation Ministry. Zaldy Masita, Indonesian Logistic Association (ALI) Chairman, stated the request was delivered to expedite port development in Indonesia. “Competition among operators can lower port costs currently monopolized
Read moreThe government focuses national defense in maritime sector. This decision is taken since most of Indonesia’s area is covered by water. “We need facilities to secure waters and maritime transportation from western to eastern region,” said Defense Minister, Ryamizard Ryacudu after closed cabinet meeting about defense on Tuesday (12/30) in Jakarta. Maritime defense development is
Read moreThe government has opened Cikarang Dry Port in Karawang, West Java, as a new import entry gateway for a number of products to ease the burden on Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta, the country’s biggest port by volume. Food and beverages, traditional medicine and health supplements, cosmetics and home medical supplies, apparel, footwear, electronics
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