Indonesia's Pelindo reports record state contributions and profit growth in 2025‑2026

State-owned port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) announced that it contributed Rp7.81 trillion to the national budget in fiscal year 2025, a 5 % increase over the previous year. Revenue rose 9 % to Rp35.48 trillion, driven by higher container volumes (19.8 million TEUs, up 5 %) and modest gains in ship tonnage and passenger traffic. CEO Achmad Muchtasyar said the results reflect ongoing transformation to improve service quality, operational productivity and digitalisation.

In the first five months of 2026, Pelindo’s PJM Region 1 unit posted net profit at 171 % of its target, despite revenue reaching only 97 % of the plan. The strong profitability was attributed to rigorous cost‑efficiency measures and optimisation of operational spending, with actual expenses at 90 % of budget. Tubagus Patrick, corporate secretary, noted that “every rupiah spent must directly support operational productivity.” Growth was especially noted in pilotage and towing services at ports such as Siak, Kuala Tanjung, Bintan and Karimun, alongside increased container ship calls.