Indonesia's Logistics Sector Maintains Growth Momentum

Resilience Amid Global Challenges

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) has expressed optimism about Indonesia's logistics and supply chain sector for 2026, despite the challenging global environment. This positive outlook is supported by the sector's strong performance in 2025, which demonstrated resilience against global geopolitical pressures and trade tensions.

Key Growth Indicators

Data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reveals that the logistics and supply chain sector maintained solid growth throughout 2025. The warehousing and transportation subsectors recorded growth rates of 9.01%, 8.52%, and 8.62% in the last three quarters, respectively. This robust performance contributed 6.08% to Indonesia's GDP, highlighting the sector's critical role in supporting the national economy.

Expert Insights

Yukki Nugrahawan Hanafi, Senior Vice President of FIATA and Chairman of the Indonesian Logistics and Forwarders Association (ALFI), attributed the sector's success to its ability to navigate complex global challenges while maintaining positive growth. Hanafi noted that despite intense geopolitical tensions and trade wars in 2025, Indonesia's logistics sector continued to grow positively and contributed around 5% to economic growth.

Outlook for 2026

The optimism for 2026 is based on the sector's proven resilience and its historical performance during turbulent times. FIATA's positive outlook suggests that Indonesia's logistics industry is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory, supported by domestic demand and the sector's adaptability to global challenges.