News - Patimban Access Toll Road Construction Accelerated to Enhance West Java's Logistics Distribution

Patimban Access Toll Road Construction Accelerated to Enhance West Java's Logistics Distribution

Jul, 03 2026

The construction of the Patimban Access Toll Road continues to make significant progress as one of Indonesia's National Strategic Projects (PSN), serving as a key pillar in strengthening logistics connectivity across West Java.

The 37.05-kilometer toll road is expected to significantly reduce travel time to Patimban Port, lower national logistics costs, and stimulate economic growth and investment throughout West Java's industrial corridors.

Erwin Herlambang Kuncoro Putra, Commitment-Making Officer (PPK) for Highway Project (JBH) 2 of West Java Province, explained that the Patimban Access Toll Road is a dedicated transport corridor connecting the Cipali Toll Road, part of the Trans-Java Toll Road network, with Patimban International Port.

"The Patimban Access Toll Road is one of the National Strategic Projects designed to connect the Cipali Toll Road with Patimban International Port through a dedicated road network," Erwin said during an interview at his office in Subang on Tuesday (June 30, 2026).

According to Erwin, the project is being implemented under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme. Under this arrangement, the government is responsible for constructing the section adjacent to Patimban Port, while the connection from the Cipali Toll Road is being developed by PT Jasamarga Akses Patimban as the Toll Road Business Entity (BUJT).

He explained that the BUJT is responsible for constructing approximately 14.11 kilometers of the toll road, while the government is developing the remaining 22.94 kilometers, bringing the total project length to approximately 37.05 kilometers.

Erwin stated that the Patimban Access Toll Road offers several strategic benefits, particularly by improving the efficiency of freight transportation from industrial estates to the port.

The new toll road is expected to shorten travel time between industrial areas and the logistics hub at Patimban Port. With a planned operating speed of approximately 100 kilometers per hour, the journey is projected to take only around 23 minutes.

Besides reducing travel time, the improved efficiency is expected to lower national logistics costs, making the distribution of goods more competitive.

"Our expectation is that logistics costs will decline as distribution becomes faster and more efficient," he said.

Furthermore, Erwin noted that the Patimban Access Toll Road will strengthen export activities from major industrial hubs in West Java, including Cikarang, Cibitung, and Karawang.

Currently, most logistics traffic from these industrial areas depends heavily on Tanjung Priok Port. Once the Patimban Access Toll Road becomes operational, freight distribution is expected to be more evenly distributed.

"One of the primary objectives is to distribute logistics traffic more evenly so that it is no longer concentrated solely at Tanjung Priok Port," Erwin explained.

According to him, the redistribution of logistics traffic will not only reduce congestion at Tanjung Priok Port but also improve the efficiency of Indonesia's national supply chain.

In addition, Patimban Port is projected to become one of West Java's new economic growth centers, making the toll road an essential supporting infrastructure for industrial and commercial activities.

"Patimban Port will become a highly important logistics hub for West Java," he added.

The construction of the Patimban Access Toll Road has been divided into several work packages. The Toll Road Business Entity is responsible for two construction packages, while the government's 22.94-kilometer section has been divided into four packages: Package 1, Package 2, Package 3, and Package 4.

Erwin explained that construction on the BUJT section commenced in the first quarter of 2026 and, according to the contract, is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2027.

Meanwhile, construction of the government-managed sections began at different times. Packages 1 to 3 started in the first quarter of 2024, while Package 4 commenced earlier in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Each package was initially scheduled for approximately 700 calendar days. However, following the latest contract amendment through an Extension of Time (EOT), the completion schedule has been adjusted.

"Packages 1 through 3 are targeted for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026, or by the end of December 2026, while Package 4 is expected to be completed in March 2027," Erwin said.

He explained that delays in completing Package 4 were caused by land acquisition issues around the interchange connecting to Patimban Port.

"The delay is due to land acquisition constraints in the interchange area leading to the port," he said.

Nevertheless, Erwin acknowledged that the project schedule remains under continuous evaluation, as several factors—including land acquisition, construction material availability, weather conditions, and on-site implementation challenges—may affect the overall timeline.

Should these critical issues remain unresolved, project completion could be extended until approximately September 2027.

As of June 28, 2026, physical construction progress on the government's 22.94-kilometer section had reached 69.131%.

Erwin said that current construction activities are focused on completing major structures such as bridges and overpasses, drainage systems, roadbed preparation, and earthworks at priority locations.

Acceleration efforts are also concentrated on activities along the project's critical path, particularly embankment works using the preloading method to maintain the overall construction schedule.

According to him, construction acceleration is being supported through resource optimization, the deployment of additional heavy equipment, and the implementation of more adaptive construction methods to improve efficiency while maintaining construction quality and occupational safety.

Construction of each package is being carried out by the following national contractors:

Package 1: PT Pembangunan Perumahan (Persero) Tbk.
Package 2: Waskita–Abipraya Joint Operation.
Package 3: Hutama Karya–Jaya Konstruksi Joint Operation.
Package 4: WIKA–Adhi Joint Operation.

Project supervision is being conducted under a dedicated supervision contract involving Japan-based Oriental Consultants Global (OCG) in collaboration with several local consulting firms.

With construction progressing steadily, the Patimban Access Toll Road is expected to become a primary national logistics corridor, enhance the competitiveness of West Java's industrial zones, and support the optimization of Patimban Port as one of Indonesia's emerging export-import gateways, generating long-term benefits for businesses and communities across West Java.

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Majalengka Prepares New Industrial Estate in Sumberjaya to Boost Investment and Employment

The Majalengka Regency Government in West Java is preparing to develop a new industrial estate in Sumberjaya District. The project is currently in the final stages of the permitting process as part of the regency's efforts to strengthen investment and create more employment opportunities. Speaking in Majalengka on Tuesday, Deputy Regent Dena Muhamad Ramdhan said the new industrial estate is expected to become a new engine of regional economic growth, complementing the existing Majalengka Industrial Estate (KIEM) in Kertajati. "We are optimistic that the Sumberjaya industrial estate will soon secure all the necessary permits, allowing construction to begin. The project is expected to generate employment, stimulate economic growth, and help reduce poverty and unemployment in Majalengka," he said. He explained that the project has not yet entered the construction phase because several regulatory requirements remain unresolved, particularly those related to protected agricultural land and spatial planning. According to Dena, the local government continues to coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), to accelerate the completion of the Detailed Spatial Plan (RDTR). He noted that regulatory certainty in spatial planning is essential to provide investors with confidence and legal certainty when implementing their investment plans in Majalengka. In addition to developing the new industrial estate, the regency government continues to enhance the quality of its workforce through various vocational training programs. One of the flagship initiatives is the Mata Hati program at the Cakraningrat Job Training Center, which successfully placed approximately 2,100 participants into employment as of May 2026. "We want investors to feel confident about investing in Majalengka because greater investment will create more employment opportunities for our communities," Dena said. Previously, Majalengka was identified as one of the key regencies within West Java's Rebana Metropolitan area, which has demonstrated strong investment growth in recent years. According to data published by the Rebana Metropolitan Management Agency, total investment realized across the Rebana region reached Rp6.49 trillion during the first quarter of 2026. The same data show that Majalengka recorded approximately Rp996 billion in investment realization, outperforming Indramayu Regency, which attracted around Rp993 billion, and Kuningan Regency, which secured Rp506 billion. [SOURCE]

Jul, 01 2026

Acting Mayor of Bandung Determined to Bring MSMEs to Become Indonesia's Next Top Seller

PORTALJABAR, KOTA BANDUNG - Acting The Mayor of Bandung, Bambang Tirtoyuliono, confirmed that he would continue to support Bandung City's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to be able to compete. Not only local but also global. One effort to be able to compete is through digitalization by MSME players. According to him, the role of digitalization is one of the most important strengthening aspects in increasing business scale and sales. "I am committed to providing full support in creating an environment that supports sustainable economic growth," said Bambang at the All Things Digital Literacy (Cereal) event with the theme "Become an Indonesian Top Seller!" (30/1/2023). The event was organized by the Bandung City Government, Ministry of Trade, Lazada Indonesia and Lampu.id. Bambang said that MSMEs must continue to adapt to every change that occurs. Especially with the increasingly rapid increase in globalization and digitalization. "The goal is to become the Indonesian Next Top Seller and make a positive contribution to the local economy," he said. He explained that the Bandung City Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperative Service recorded that there were 10,181 MSMEs. This number consists of culinary as much as 40.9 percent, services (10.1 percent), handicrafts (6.7 percent), fashion (16 percent), and others (26.2 percent). "From this total, it is able to absorb 26,226 workers, with a turnover of around IDR 1.3 trillion. We will support the success of every business actor, especially with confidence," he said. Lazada Indonesia's Vice President of Government Relations, Budi Primawan, said that the economy in the city of Bandung is growing very rapidly. Even during the pandemic, business actors were able to use technology to open businesses. "It's extraordinary that during the COVID-19 pandemic, people who wanted to open a business were able to use digital technology," he said. He hopes that current business actors who are taking part in the activity will be able to implement it well, so that it can be implemented and generate potential increased profits. "I hope to be able to produce great potential, and that it can be utilized so that entrepreneurs can strengthen their respective businesses," he said. In the same place, the Director of Electronic Systems Trading and Services Trading, Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, Rifan Ardianto appreciated the Bandung City Government and Lazada Indonesia for the development of the electronic systems trading or e-Commerce ecosystem. "We can recognize the importance of strengthening brands in MSME production in Indonesia," he said. (SOURCE)

Feb, 06 2024

Collaboration between West Java BUMN and BUMD Encourages Optimization of Hazardous Waste Incinerators in West Java

TRIBUNJABAR.ID, BANDUNG – West Java BUMD PT Jasa Medivest, which has been active for more than 18 years as a medical Hazardous and Toxic Material (B3) waste management company in West Java, is intensively innovating. One of the important initiatives is the optimization of the first incinerator machine, which aims to increase waste processing capacity to reach the latest standards, without ignoring the regulations in force in Indonesia. This optimization will start in 2023, with approval from the shareholders of PT Jasa Medivest and the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK). One important step is the installation of pre-treatment equipment in the form of a mixing tank, which is the main requirement to meet the engineering standards being sought. A number of tests have been carried out, including trial burning tests and commissioning tests carried out by certified laboratories from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Currently, PT Jasa Medivest is just waiting for the issuance of an Operational Feasibility Letter from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to immediately start processing industrial B3 waste in West Java. "Initially, PT Jasa Medivest was only able to process 14 waste codes. Remembering that if you only focus on processing B3 medical waste, business saturation will occur. "So, by optimizing the second incinerator machine at the Dawuan plant, we will be able to process B3 medical and B3 industrial waste with a total of 55 waste codes, of course there are waste proportion standards that need to be met," said Beni Cahyadi, Director of PT Jasa Medivest, in an official release Monday. (30/9/2024). PT Jasa Medivest's business opportunities will be optimal if accompanied by investment funding support for these optimization needs. After collaborating with strategic partners, PT Jasa Medivest succeeded in obtaining funding support from BRI through investment credit facilitation. “We see potential for strategic business development. "PT Jasa Medivest has proven its professional commitment for dozens of years, and the huge opportunity for proper management of B3 waste in Indonesia is certainly the rationale for BRI to support financing in the form of investment credit," said Dhinar Adi Nugroho, Branch Manager of BRI (Persero) Tbk Kiaracondong. The signing of the investment credit agreement took place on Thursday, September 12 2024. Present on this occasion were Beni Cahyadi as Director of PT Jasa Medivest, Dhinar Adi Nugroho from BRI, and Dr. Ranti Fauza Mayana, S.H. as a notary. Responding to the challenges of future business growth, this synergy between BUMN and BUMD is one of the implementations of the 3C spirit (Comply, Competitive, Care), which is an important basis for PT Jasa Medivest as a subsidiary of West Java BUMD to achieve its goals. After the second incinerator is able to process industrial B3 waste, PT Jasa Medivest plans to continue business development by submitting technical approval regarding the optimization of the first incinerator to the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry. "We will adapt the technology, so that we can manage up to 200 B3 waste codes, and the total capacity of the two incinerator machines will increase from 24 tonnes per day to 30 tonnes per day," continued Beni Cahyadi. Through commitment and technological innovation in managing medical and industrial B3 waste, PT Jasa Medivest strives to ensure sustainable productivity. "So that it is optimal to achieve wider market coverage, present as a B3 waste management solution, and of course develop economic useful value as a West Java BUMD entity," he concluded. (SOURCE)

Oct, 01 2024

Optimistic that Investment Reaches IDR 1,650 Trillion, Can Control 61 Percent of Freeport Shares

DAILY DISWAY - Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board Bahlil Lahadalia is confident that the 2024 presidential election will be held in one round. That's why he also believes that the conducive political situation will enable Indonesian investment this year to reach the target of IDR 1,650 trillion. So, Indonesia can achieve economic growth of above 5 percent. "Hopefully what the KPU decides can only last one round. "Because we see that the difference is very large, but we are waiting for the KPU's decision," said Bahlil at the 2024 Post-Election Investment Prospects press conference at his office, Monday, March 18 2024. Of the total investment target, Bahlil detailed that Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) remains the same as last year. Namely a minimum of 52 percent. This is because the global economy has not yet recovered and stabilized. Moreover, the current geopolitical situation is still characterized by tension in the Middle East. Also Ukraine and Russia where there are still no signs of recovery. So, many countries are already experiencing a recession. Bahlil reported that investment realization from January to December 2023 reached IDR 1,418.9 trillion. This figure was recorded as 101.3 percent of the target set at IDR 1,400 trillion. The investment realization achievement consisted of PMA of IDR 744 trillion or 52.4 percent of the target. Then, another 47.6 percent was Domestic Investment (PMDN) or IDR 674.9 trillion. And the largest investment realization occurred outside Java with achievements reaching IDR 730.8 trillion or 51.5 percent of the target. Meanwhile, realization on the island of Java was recorded at 48.5 percent or reaching IDR 688.1 trillion. Of this total investment, it has absorbed 1.8 million Indonesian Workers (TKI). Bahlil also resolved stalled investments. Namely IDR 558.7 trillion or around 78.9 percent of the total IDR 708 trillion. The remaining amount, amounting to IDR 149.3 trillion, said Bahlil, was difficult to complete due to a number of obstacles."We can no longer make improvements. This is because it can no longer be executed, due to the companies experiencing internal difficulties," he said. Furthermore, he explained various positive developments in the realization of other investments. Among them is the PT Lotte Chemical Indonesia factory in Cilegon with an investment of IDR 59.4 trillion. This investment is the result of completion of stalled investment since 2016. Now the progress of investment realization has reached 85 percent. It is estimated that production will start this year. The resulting products will be import substitutes. The composition is 70 percent for domestic needs and 30 percent for exports. Bahlil then emphasized that his party was accelerating the revision of Government Regulation (PP) number 96 of 2021 concerning the Implementation of Mineral and Coal Mining Business Activities. If the regulations are complete, Bahlil said, the government will increase its shares in PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) by 10%. From the previous 51% to 61%. The revision of PP 96 was brought to a Limited Meeting (Ratas) with the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo some time ago. With this revision, said Bahlil, there will be adjustments and acceleration in the framework of sustainable investment. "If that happens and the potential for additional Freeport shares in Indonesia becomes 61 percent, it means that Freeport no longer belongs to someone else, but already belongs to us," he said. Under the current regulations, a new contract extension can be submitted no sooner than 5 years before the contract ends. And no later than 1 year before the contract ends. "We changed it because it is integrated with the smelter," he explained. Apart from that reason, specifically for PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI), for example, applications for contract extensions can be made immediately. Remembering that there must be certainty regarding investment. Especially for carrying out production at the company's mines. "In 2035, Freeport's production will start to decline, while we will explore underground for at least 10 years," continued Bahlil. So, he said, if we start thinking about extending it until 2035, there will be a vacuum of approximately 5-10 years. (SOURCE)

Mar, 21 2024

Ministry of Investment: Downstreaming Is a Priority In The New Government

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) said the policy of processing raw materials into high added value products (downstreaming) will be one of the priority programs for the next government. "This has been planned since the time of President Jokowi and God willing, later the President-elect, Mr Prabowo, will become one of the priorities, downstreaming this," said Deputy for Investment Climate Development at the Ministry of Investment/BKPM Riyatno at the Investortrust Future Forum in Jakarta, Wednesday. He said the next government's commitment to advancing downstreaming in the country was because this regulation had provided many benefits for the Indonesian economy. For example, processing in the nickel sector provides added value of 11.4 times when processed into nickel sulfate, increases again 19.4 times when sold as a precursor, and increases up to 67.7 times when sold in the form of vehicle battery cells. electric (electric vehicle/EV). Apart from that, Riyatno said that in order to maintain the downstream ecosystem in a sustainable manner, according to him, the Ministry of Investment has implemented several things, such as issuing supporting regulations, tax incentives, encouraging financial sector policies, as well as regulations prohibiting the export of raw materials for nickel, bauxite, copper and tin. "One of the tax incentives handled through the Ministry of Investment/BKPM is tax holidays and also tax allowances. Then there are also financial sector policies, namely the OJK issuing policies in the banking industry to support the acceleration program for battery-based electric motorized vehicles, for example," he said. Previously, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, entrusted the continuity of industrial downstreaming to the development project for the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) to Prabowo Subianto after becoming President of the Republic of Indonesia for the period 2024 - 2029. President Jokowi emphasized that the sustainability of people's programs, whether it is the sustainability of infrastructure development or human resources (HR), is very important. (SOURCE)