Press Release
PT PELNI (Persero)
No: 04.14/43/PR/IV/2026
Strengthening the Hub & Spoke Scheme, PELNI Expands Strategic Collaboration with Meratus Line in the Sea Toll Program
Surabaya, April 10, 2026 – PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia or PT PELNI (Persero), together with PT Meratus Line, has signed a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) for cargo transportation under a Hub & Spoke scheme within the Sea Toll service on routes S4A and S4B. The agreement was signed by PELNI’s Director of Cargo Transportation & Sea Toll, Kokok Susanto, and President Director of PT Meratus Line, Slamet Raharjo, at the PT PELNI (Persero) Surabaya Branch Office on Friday (April 10).
This collaboration represents a strategic step to strengthen synergy among national shipping operators in supporting connectivity and efficiency in logistics distribution through the optimization of cargo transport, fleet utilization, and the enhancement of the Hub & Spoke scheme on both Sea Toll routes.
PELNI’s Director of Cargo Transportation & Sea Toll, Kokok Susanto, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in supporting the government’s Sea Toll program.
“This Hub & Spoke collaboration with PT Meratus Line is a strategic step for PELNI to strengthen maritime logistics connectivity, particularly on routes S4A and S4B. Through synergy among operators, we can increase cargo utilization, reduce operational costs, and accelerate the flow of goods distribution from main ports (hubs) to end destinations (spokes) in eastern Indonesia,” said Kokok.
Kokok added that this cooperation will bring long-term benefits to the national logistics ecosystem.
“We believe this collaboration will not only improve transportation efficiency but also strengthen national logistics resilience. PELNI and Meratus Line are committed to conducting regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure optimal implementation of this cooperation and to provide tangible contributions to economic growth through faster and more reliable goods distribution,” he added.
The signing ceremony was also attended by President Director of PT Sarana Bandar Nasional, Sukendra; PELNI’s Vice President of Non-Commercial Cargo Business, Sauban Muksin; Head of PELNI Surabaya Branch, Roni Abdullah; Line Manager of PT Meratus Line, J. Castella Nostra; and Finance Manager of PT Meratus Line, Tutuk Tri Hediayati.
For information, route S4A is served by KM Kendhaga Nusantara 11, covering Kupang – Rote – Sabu – Kupang, while route S4B is served by KM Kendhaga Nusantara 7, covering Kupang – Larantuka – Lembata (Lewoleba) – Kalabahi – Kupang.
In 2025, company data showed that the Sea Toll program successfully reduced price disparities in 3TP regions (underdeveloped, frontier, outermost, and border areas) by 20 to 40 percent. Outbound cargo is dominated by essential goods, while return cargo consists of regional commodities such as charcoal, copra, seaweed, coffee, and frozen fish.
Through this collaboration, PELNI continues to strengthen its role as one of the main pillars of national maritime connectivity while supporting the government’s Sea Toll program in realizing more equitable maritime connectivity across Indonesia.
About PELNI
As a state-owned enterprise engaged in shipping services, PELNI currently operates 25 passenger vessels serving 483 routes and calling at 75 ports.
In addition to passenger transportation, PELNI also operates 30 pioneer shipping routes that provide accessibility for population mobility in 3TP regions, where pioneer vessels call at 229 ports with a total of 516 routes and 2,515 voyages. PELNI also operates 17 rede vessels. For logistics services, PELNI currently operates 8 sea toll routes and one dedicated livestock vessel route.
For further information, please contact:
Firdha Islamy
Corporate Communications Manager
PT PELNI (Persero)
Tel. 021 - 6334342 ext 1310
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