INDUSTRY.co.id -Semarang - PT Astra Infra, a subsidiary of PT Astra International Tbk, is ready to become operator of Port Patimban in Subang, West Java. The holy intention of becoming an operator at this port is because Astra wants logistic costs to be cheaper and encourages the increasing competitiveness of Indonesian entrepreneurs, especially exports.
Director of Astra Infra Rahmat Samulo said that he will take part of 51% of minimum shares as a local company and ready to glance at foreign partners who will have maximum 49% stake.
"Astra on the local side, of course is looking at local partners, is currently in communication who is a partner, has not decided at this time Astra ownership in the consortium we take part Then the foreign party with whom, until now has not decided but the communication with the candidate ready, "he said during the Workshop on Industry Journalists 2017 in Semarang, Thursday (6/12/2017).
Astra is so interested in this project, said Rahmat that Indonesia has the competitive edge with the cheap export goods distribution, especially the efficient international seaport seats. Astra's role embodies these ideals, as the contribution of Astra to build for the country.
"The matter of thinking capital expenditure could be later because the current concentration is won the tender," he said.
According to him, Port Patimban will be integrated with Toll Cipali, the toll is one owned partly by Astra.
"We have Toll Cipali the same area, Patimban development area there proven assets Cipali," he said.
