Infrastructure: The Key to National Economic Growth

Calling the infrastructure the “pulse” of economic growth is not just an empty phrase. Infrastructure, such as toll roads, ports, airports, and rail networks, surely plays a vital role in supporting a country's economic progress.

Well-constructed infrastructure will pave the way for growth in other sectors, including logistics.

Rapid economic growth will also positively impact people’s livelihoods. This phenomenon is happening not only in developed countries but also in Indonesia.

This was confirmed by Danang Parikesit, former Head of the Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR), who is also a Professor of the Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).

Danang said that toll road development directly relates to national economic growth. This is because toll roads not only facilitate community mobility but also the efficient distribution of goods.

“Toll roads are now a strategic access that connects economic hubs, such as ports, airports, industrial areas, and residential areas. This certainly plays an important role in supporting the smooth running of logistics activities,” he said at the time.

With good connectivity between regions, the process of shipping goods becomes faster and more scalable.

In turn, it can reduce logistics costs, improve the company's operational efficiency, and accelerate business turnover. The impact is immediately seen in the strengthened growth of the national economy.

Transportation Infrastructure: The Foundation of Modern Logistics Performance

The Chairman of Supply Chain Indonesia (SCI), Setijadi, expressed a similar statement. He stated that transportation and telecommunications infrastructure plays a central role in maintaining a smooth supply chain, from production to distribution.

“Highways, especially toll roads, along with railroad networks, ports, and airports are vital infrastructure that supports the distribution process of goods in the logistics system,” Setijadi explained.

Good infrastructure will provide significant benefits, especially for businesses and logistics service providers. The more diverse and integrated the transportation network is, the more efficient the logistics process will be.

However, a high-quality infrastructure will not deliver maximum results if the logistics service provider lacks professionalism and a well-structured work system.

Therefore, it’s important for companies to choose a trusted logistics partner to ensure that the entire supply chain process runs optimally.

Choose a Reliable and Trustworthy Logistics Partner

One of the service providers that could be a good choice is SELOG, a business line of PT Serasi Autoraya (SERA), which is also part of the Astra Group and has 20 years of experience in the logistics industry.

SELOG is committed to meet the demand for end-to-end logistics services, ranging from Trucking, Shipping, Freight Forwarding, and Warehousing to Project Cargo.

Every SELOG’s services are supported by the latest digital technology, including the Astra Fleet Management Solution (AstraFMS), which is not only convenient but also effective and efficient for businesses.

With AstraFMS technology, SELOG provides comprehensive IT-based solutions for transportation management in Indonesia.

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