Problems with the condition of the railway network infrastructure in Indonesia:
- The use of a narrow railroad (1,067 mm) does not provide maximum transportation performance achievement (limited carrying capacity and speed, high travel time)
- The double track function is less than optimal, while the existing single track is already old.
- The rail network is not yet connected with important inter-island distribution nodes (ports, airports), while there are limited mechanical loading and unloading facilities at stations.
Therefore, the Ministry of Transportation issued a policy in the form of:
- Connectivity and development of rail transportation service networks that connect natural resource areas or production/industrial areas directly with ports, dry ports, and so on
- Development of railway infrastructure and facilities to be able to meet the needs of optimal carrying capacity for distribution of mining products or other natural resources (axle loads, etc.)
- Increasing the capacity of the railway network through the construction of double track and improvement of operating facilities
- Provision of goods transport handling facilities at stations/dry ports/ports
- Integration of services, tariffs and documents for freight trains
Air Logistics Infrastructure Issues
The problem with the condition of airport infrastructure in Indonesia is that the integration of infrastructure networks, services and airport services has not been optimal with other modes including railways and ports.
Action plan for the air transportation subsector through the Implementation of the National Air Transport Single Submission System in March 2023. Until the target of December 2022, the implementation of the Air SSm piloting system is carried out by:
- Implement a follow-up plan based on the results of the Fit and Gap Analysis
- Prepare the necessary infrastructure and systems
- Socialization and System Implementation
- Re-Launch Airportnet at Soekarno-Hatta Airport
- Piloting the Air SSm System
To expedite the distribution of basic goods in the 3TP area, ensure the availability of goods, reduce price disparities, increase the added value of local products, as well as provide services to low-income communities, the government provides regionally oriented freight transport subsidies that reach pioneering transport movements, stabilizers for certain areas with lower tariffs, post-natural disaster recovery, reaching undeveloped areas where there are no goods transportation services, border areas with socio-political considerations, also reaching people with low purchasing power.
Source: Prof. Dr. Ir. Agus Taufik Mulyono, MT., IPU., ASEAN Eng 2018-2020, BAPPENAS 2018, IPC 2020, KEMENHUB 2020-2021
