SURABAYA (ISL News) – PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo affirmed its commitment to supporting the development of national science and technology through collaboration between industry, academia, and the government. This commitment was conveyed at the 2026 Indonesian Science and Technology Conference (KSTI) held at the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS), Surabaya, through a press conference session themed "The Role and Contribution of Industrial Partners in Strengthening the Collaborative Ecosystem through KSTI 2026."
In this activity, Pelindo was present as an industrial partner along with a number of other state-owned enterprises to convey the company's contribution, support, and commitment to encouraging the use of research and innovation results to strengthen the competitiveness of the national industry.
The Director of Operations of PT Terminal Teluk Lamong, Fahrus Salam, who was present representing Pelindo, accompanied by the Technical Director of TPS Andi Mawarta and Independent Commissioner of Pelindo Terminal Petikemas Yoke Chandra Katon expressed his appreciation for the implementation of KSTI 2026. According to him, this activity is an important forum to bring together researchers, academics, government, and industry players in producing innovations that can be implemented in real terms.
"Pelindo appreciates the holding of KSTI 2026 as a strategic collaboration between academia and industry. We believe that the development of domestic science and technology must be jointly supported so that research results not only become innovations in the academic environment but can also be applied to address the needs and challenges of industry," said Fahrus.
He explained that as a port operator, Pelindo has benefited greatly from advances in science and technology in improving service quality and port operational efficiency. In conducting its business, Pelindo also involves experts, researchers, and academics from various universities to support the company's various business processes, from planning and investment to operations, supervision, and evaluation.
According to him, Pelindo's transformation is also inseparable from the use of digital technology. One way is through the development of the Plan and Control System , a service monitoring and control dashboard that helps improve coordination effectiveness, transparency, and efficiency in operations and logistics services.
"Digital transformation is key to improving Pelindo's competitiveness. Through the use of technologies such as the Plan and Control System , we can monitor and control services in a more integrated manner. This is expected to create increasingly effective and efficient port operational processes," he added.
In addition to developing operational technology, Pelindo also continues to foster a culture of innovation within the company through the Pelindo Innovations Award program . This program provides a platform for employees to present ideas and innovations to improve service quality and business process effectiveness. Throughout the evaluation and finalization process, Pelindo also involves academics to ensure the innovations developed have a strong scientific basis and potential for implementation.
Meanwhile, the Director General of Research and Development at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemendiktisaintek), Fauzan Adziman, stated that collaboration between universities, research institutions, the government, and industrial partners is a crucial factor in strengthening the national research and innovation ecosystem.
"Collaboration between researchers and industry is crucial to ensure that research and technology development outcomes meet the real needs of society and the business world, while simultaneously boosting the competitiveness of the national industry," he said.
Furthermore, Pelindo expressed its readiness to continue being a strategic partner for universities and research institutions in developing science and technology-based innovations. The collaboration is expected to produce applicable solutions, particularly in supporting the development of the port sector and the national logistics ecosystem.
Pelindo hopes that collaboration between academia and industry will continue to be strengthened so that scientific and technological innovations can align with industry needs. This synergy is expected to generate applicable innovations, increase industrial competitiveness, and make a tangible contribution to national economic growth.
(ISL News Editorial Team/Pelindo Regional 3 Public Relations).
