What Samudera Indonesia does

PT Samudera Indonesia Tbk (IDX: SAMU) is an integrated marine logistics group headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, operating across container shipping, bulk and tanker (including LNG, gas, and chemicals) shipping, offshore support and salvage, port operations, contract logistics, and corporate services. The group, founded in the 1950s and operating under the Samudera Indonesia Tangguh parent, runs a fleet of owned and chartered vessels, four operated port terminals (TPK Palaran, DSN, Wharf 303-305, and the Patimban concession held via a consortium with Africa Global Logistics and Toyota Tsusho), and a logistics platform spanning warehousing, cold chain, and 3PL distribution. It serves enterprise customers across oil & gas, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, automotive, retail, and technology, and operates as a regional carrier serving Indonesian domestic trade and intra-Asia lanes including Singapore, Malaysia, India, China, the UAE, Japan, and Korea.

The business model is asset-heavy and project-based: revenue is generated from freight rates on container and bulk/tanker voyages, time and voyage charters, terminal handling fees under long-dated BOT/PPP concessions (50-year concession at Palaran, ~40-year at Patimban), offshore vessel day-rates for oil & gas clients, and integrated logistics contracts combining warehousing, distribution, and cold chain. Pricing is quote-based and contractual per customer, with the customer base diversified across multiple B2B verticals rather than anchored to a single named anchor. The group's most significant recent capital actions include a Sustainable Ijarah Sukuk I Phase III (IDR 700 billion) for vessel acquisition, the acquisition of AKMI Suaka Bahari Cirebon to enter maritime education, and the launch of three new shipping services (KIX Service, Korea-Japan Shuttle, Kuala Tanjung Route) alongside the Patimban port consortium.

Name

Samudera Indonesia

Legal name

Samudera Indonesia Tb

Website

https://samudera.id

Company type

Public

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

PT Samudera Indonesia Tbk is an integrated Indonesian marine logistics group operating container and bulk/tanker shipping, offshore support, port terminals, and contract logistics for enterprise customers across oil & gas, FMCG, automotive, and international trade lanes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Shipping and Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Offshore Support & Marine Logistics Vessel Operators (PSV/AHTS) (TLADABAL), Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH)

Keywords

• Container shipping services
• Integrated logistics solutions
• Port terminal operations
• Warehousing and distribution
• Maritime transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Container Shipping: Container liner and feeder services connecting Indonesian ports with Southeast Asia, Far East, Indian Sub-Continent, and Middle East destinations. Revenue from freight rates, container handling, and shipping fees.
2. Bulk & Tanker Shipping: Operating fleet of Bulk Carriers, LNG, Gas & Chemical Tankers serving customers in Indonesia & Asia with transportation of dry bulk and liquid cargo
3. Offshore Support & Salvage: Offshore support, salvage & underwater works, bunker supply, and project-related shipping services to oil & gas industry in Indonesia
4. Port Operations & Stevedoring: Stevedoring, cargodoring, port operating system, and equipment maintenance services across all major Indonesian ports. Revenue from cargo handling fees, wharfage, and port concessions.
5. Logistics & 3PL Services: Integrated multimodal logistics including inland transportation, distribution centers, warehousing (dry and cold), 3PL, project logistics, and container depot services
6. Crew & Ship Management: Crew management services providing qualified seafarers for various vessel types; ship management services for owned fleet, Indonesian ship owners, and global shipping lines with 1,000 crews onboard
7. Shipping Agency: Shipping agency services for global shipping lines calling Indonesian ports
8. Shipyard Services: Docking space, ship repair, new construction, and fabrication of marine and industrial components
9. Supporting Services: Property management, consulting & advisory, HR outsourcing, IT solutions, tour & MICE, food & beverages supporting core shipping and logistics operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Samudera Indonesia is an integrated shipping and logistics company that operates container shipping, bulk and tanker shipping, offshore support, ship management, and shipping agency services. The company also runs port terminal operations (DSN, Wharf 303-305, TPK Palaran, Patimban), inland transportation, warehousing (including cold-chain), container depot, and 3PL/project logistics. It further offers shipyard services, crew management, HR outsourcing, IT solutions, property management, consulting and advisory, and food and beverage operations.

Product overview

Samudera Indonesia is an integrated shipping and logistics company operating four interconnected divisions: Shipping (container shipping, bulk & tanker, offshore support, crew management, ship management, shipping agency, and shipyard), Ports (stevedoring, port operating systems via ETOS, equipment maintenance, and terminal operations at DSN, Wharf 303-305, TPK Palaran, and Patimban Port), Logistics (inland transportation, distribution centers, warehousing including cold chain, 3PL, and container projects), and Services (property management, consulting, HR outsourcing, IT solutions, tour & MICE, and food & beverages). The company also operates SIDIA, an AI chatbot powered by Lenna AI, and Samudera Connect, a digital customer platform. The portfolio includes multiple subsidiaries and joint ventures across shipping (PPNP, Samudera Energi Tangguh, SISB, SSL), ports (PSP, PNP, TSJ), ship management (Samudera Ship Management), shipyard (YWTS, WJS, GSM), logistics (Samudera Inland/Perdana, ACL, Samudera Sarana Logistik), and services (Samudera Agencies Indonesia, Samudera Property, ISTA Indonesia, Soedarpo Informatika). The company operates globally with networks across Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Far East, and the Middle East, employing over 6,000 people across 150+ subsidiaries and branches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Samudera Indonesia Line: Container shipping brand for liner and feeder services connecting Indonesian ports with regional destinations.
• Samudera Connect
• Samudera Property
• Samudera Sarana Logistik
• Adib Cold Logistics
• Samudera Agencies Indonesia
• Samudera Ship Management

Products and services

• Container Shipping Containerized ocean freight transportation services connecting Indonesian and regional ports for shippers of consumer goods, commodities, and industrial cargo.
• Bulk and Tanker Shipping Ocean transportation of dry bulk and liquid cargoes including chemicals and petroleum products, serving industrial customers and commodity traders.
• Offshore Support and Salvage Offshore vessel support and marine salvage services for the oil and gas industry, including anchor handling, towing, and emergency response.
• Ship Management Technical and crew management of vessels for ship owners, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Shipping Agency Port call agency services including husbandry, documentation, and coordination of vessel port calls for shipping lines and operators.
• Port Terminal Operations Container terminal handling, stevedoring, and cargodoring at dedicated port facilities in Indonesia.
• Stevedoring and Cargodoring Loading, unloading, and handling of cargo at ports for shipping lines and cargo owners.
• Inland Transportation Overland trucking and intermodal transport connecting ports to inland destinations, serving shippers and logistics customers.
• Warehousing and Cold Chain General and temperature-controlled warehouse storage for cargo owners, including cold-chain facilities for seafood and perishable commodities.
• 3PL and Project Logistics End-to-end third-party logistics including project cargo management, distribution centers, and contract logistics for corporate customers.
• Container Depot Services Empty container depot operations including storage, repair, cleaning, and pre-trip inspection for shipping lines and cargo owners.
• Shipyard Services Ship construction, repair, and maintenance services for vessel owners and operators.
• Crew Management Recruitment, training, and rotation of seafarers for vessel operators under international maritime labor standards.
• HR Outsourcing Human resources outsourcing, payroll, and workforce administration services for client companies.
• IT Solutions IT consulting and digital systems solutions for enterprise customers, including digital service platforms.
• Property Management Property and facility management services for commercial real estate assets owned or managed by the group.
• Consulting and Advisory Business and operations consulting services offered to clients in shipping, logistics, and related industries.
• Tour, Travel, and MICE Travel, tour, and MICE event services for corporate and group clients.
• Food and Beverages Food and beverage service operations for customers across the group's commercial network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9% revenue growth year-on-year in FY2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Foundry AcademyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership in Digital Incubator Program supporting startups in maritime and logistics industry. Grand finale held in 2025.
• ImotominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership in Japan for strengthening East Asia expansion through strategic collaboration in Japanese market.
• QEL Shipping Service Sdn BhdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Joint venture partner for Samudera Intermodal Sdn Bhd (SISB), established in 2012 to provide intermodal logistics services in Malaysia.
• Africa Global Logistics SAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatimban Port consortium partner for management and operation of Patimban Global Gateway Terminal. Partnership involves Africa Global Logistics SAS and Toyota Tsusho Corporation in a Public-Private Partnership scheme for approximately 40 years operating concession.
• Toyota Tsusho CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatimban Port consortium partner for developing integrated logistics infrastructure. MoU signed for comprehensive partnership in logistics infrastructure development across Indonesia.
• Pelindo IVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in Public-Private Partnership for Terminal Peti Kemas (TPK) Palaran in Samarinda, East Kalimantan. BOT scheme for 50 years.
• Samarinda City GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in Public-Private Partnership for Terminal Peti Kemas (TPK) Palaran in Samarinda, East Kalimantan.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PT Pelindo (Pelabuhan Indonesia): Indonesian state-owned port operator managing the majority of Indonesian commercial ports including Tanjung Priok. Comparable as the dominant port operator in Samudera's home market and a key government counterparty to Samudera's BOT concessions at TPK Palaran.
• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines: Japanese global shipping conglomerate with diversified fleets across container, dry bulk, tankers, LNG, and offshore support. Comparable as a broad incumbent in shipping with overlapping bulk/tanker and LNG capabilities, though much larger and globally diversified.
• DP World: UAE-based global port operator operating terminals across six continents with integrated logistics services. Comparable as a broad incumbent port and logistics operator pursuing emerging-market concession strategies similar to Samudera's Indonesian port operations.
• International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI): Philippines-headquartered global port operator with terminals across Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. Comparable as an emerging-market port operator pursuing similar BOT/PPP concession models and offering comparable container and multipurpose terminal services.

Direct peers

• Wan Hai Lines: Taiwan-based container shipping company focused on intra-Asia, Asia-Middle East, and trans-Pacific routes. Strongly comparable to Samudera as a regional Asian liner with similar mid-tier fleet scale and trade lane concentration across Southeast Asia.
• Pacific International Lines (PIL): Singapore-headquartered container shipping line operating multi-purpose and container services across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Comparable regional container liner with overlapping Southeast Asia-India-Middle East routes and similar mid-tier positioning.
• Evergreen Marine Corporation: Taiwan-headquartered global container shipping line operating large container fleets across Asia-Europe, trans-Pacific, and intra-Asia trade lanes. Directly comparable to Samudera's container shipping division given overlapping intra-Asia and Asia-Middle East services and similar vessel deployment model.
• ZIM Integrated Shipping Services: Israel-based container shipping line operating globally with strong intra-Asia presence. Comparable as a publicly listed container liner offering similar container shipping and feeder services on Asian and Asia-Middle East routes.
• SITC International Holdings: Hong Kong-listed container shipping and logistics operator with dense intra-Asia service network across China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Directly comparable to Samudera's container liner and feeder services covering similar trade lanes.

Others

• XPO Logistics Inc: Global logistics and transportation provider with warehousing, last-mile, and freight services. Comparable to Samudera's logistics/3PL division as a multi-modal integrated supply chain operator, though operating in different geographies and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/samudera_ind
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/samudera-indonesia

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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