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Megastar Cooperates with AETI to Operate in Bangka Belitung Islands
WINDONESIA October 15, 2024
Megastar owner Steven Ee directly reviewing the port facilities owned by Pelindo in Pangkal Balam Port. (AETI)
Megastar is officially ready to operate in Bangka Belitung Islands Province after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indonesian Tin Exporters Association (AETI) on Sep. 5, 2024.
The collaboration aims to improve the quality of logistics services and goods transportation in the Bangka Belitung region. The strategic step is not only focused on increasing tin exports, but is also expected to have a positive impact on other leading industrial sectors in Bangka Belitung Islands, such as palm oil, pepper, and rubber.
In the past few weeks, Megastar and AETI have held various meetings to formulate concrete steps in implementing this agreement. With the support of AETI, Megastar has established strategic partnerships with leading logistics companies such as Tantra Karya Sejahtera (TKS), Bhanda Ghara Reksa (BGR), and Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) to ensure smooth operations.
In the latest survey with Pelindo, Megastar announced plans to operate its fleet at Pangkal Balam Port in Pangkalpinang City and Tanjung Pandan Port in Belitung Regency.
In addition to coordinating with the relevant parties, Megastar has also prepared other supporting facilities such as offices and local workers to support their operational activities in the islands of Bangka and Belitung. This decision was taken to meet the needs of business actors in Belitung who still have limited access.
Megastar owner Steven Ee emphasized his commitment to providing professional and competitive logistics services.
"The presence of Megastar will make it easier for entrepreneurs in Babel, with a new fleet of ships, there is also a direct shipping route [without transit] from Babel to Singapore so as to save shipping duration and logistics costs," he said in a release on Sep. 26, 2024.
Furthermore, with the provision of offices and recruitment of local workers, Megastar has an ambition to become a pioneer in logistics transformation in Bangka Belitung Islands in response to the challenges and needs of the ever-growing market.
Source: bangka.tribunnews.com