KAI Reports Strong Freight Volume Growth in 2025

Record-Breaking Freight Volume

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has achieved a significant milestone in its freight transportation services, recording a total volume of 69,791,691 tons in 2025. This represents a 0.85% increase from the previous year's total of 69,201,670 tons. The growth in freight volume was driven by various commodities including retail, container, coal, cement clinker, fuel oil, fertilizers, plantation products, and other commodities.

Coal Remains Dominant Commodity

Coal transportation continued to be the backbone of KAI's freight business, accounting for 82.4% of the total volume with 57,522,994 tons transported during the year. This dominance underscores the critical role of coal in Indonesia's energy sector and KAI's strategic importance in supporting the industry's logistics needs.

Diversified Commodity Portfolio

While coal remains the primary commodity, KAI's freight services demonstrate a diversified portfolio catering to various industries. The transportation of other commodities such as retail goods, containerized cargo, cement, fuel, and fertilizers contributed to the overall growth. This diversification helps KAI maintain a robust freight business despite fluctuations in individual commodity markets.

Market Implications

The increase in freight volume reflects growing economic activity and industrial demand across various sectors. KAI's ability to handle diverse cargo types positions the company as a critical infrastructure provider in Indonesia's transportation network. The company's performance in the freight segment is particularly noteworthy given the challenging economic environment and demonstrates its operational resilience.