Europeans busiest port Rotterdam enhances [ds_preview]its global activities by forming a new joint venture with Indonesia‘s state-owned port corporation Pelindo 1.
During a recent trip of the Dutch Prime Minister with a economic delegation, an agreement was signed by Allard Castelein, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority. The main purpose of this joint venture is to prepare the development of the port of Kuala Tanjung. »Kuala Tanjung is a port project of national importance in the province of North Sumatra, strategically located on the Strait of Malacca. The joint team of Pelindo 1 and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have been entrusted with preparing an investment decision«, it was announced.
That same day, a memorandum of understanding was signed regarding the expansion of the port of Jakarta. According to the statement, this MoU was entered into by Pelindo 2 (the state-owned port corporation bearing responsibility for Jakarta, among other ports), JakPro (the land development company of the City District of Jakarta) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority. The three parties have agreed to jointly direct and support a preparatory feasibility study for the future expansion of the port at the so-called O, P and Q islands.
Local Port Authority office in Jakarta
As in other regions of similar activity, the Dutch port opened an office in this city earlier this year, which is used to coordinate the Port Authority’s projects in Indonesia. »With the signing of two agreements, the delegation’s visit can be considered a resounding success for the Port Authority. The agreements are a major step forward for our activities here in Indonesia. They reflect the Indonesian government’s confidence in our efforts,« Castelein said.
