Enviro News Asia, Jakarta – The transition to green logistics is becoming an essential component of integrating economic growth, supply chain efficiency, environmental protection, and the achievement of Indonesia’s climate commitments. The issue took center stage during Green Logistics Talk #2 and the Soft Launch of the Indonesian Green Logistics Entrepreneurs Association (APGLI) in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Agus Justianto, Senior Policy Analyst at Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry, said in his keynote address, titled “Forest Protection Policy Directions and the Role of the Logistics Sector in Supporting Low-Carbon Development,” that the logistics sector holds a strategic position in supporting Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and the Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 agenda. He noted that the sector could contribute through energy efficiency, route and load optimization, multimodal transportation, the adoption of low-emission vehicles and cleaner energy sources, as well as digitalization to enhance supply chain traceability.
“Green logistics is not merely an environmental agenda. It is a business strategy, an efficiency strategy, and a competitiveness strategy,” Agus said.
APGLI Chairperson Netty Sri Rejeki said the association was established based on the recognition that the logistics sector plays a vital role in supporting Indonesia’s economic growth while facing significant challenges, including high operating costs, transportation safety, and increasing customer demand for more responsible business practices.
“Green logistics should not remain an ambitious concept that is difficult to implement. It must be translated into practical measures that can be adopted by companies of all sizes according to their operational capabilities and business conditions,” Netty said.
She added that APGLI was founded not only to advocate green logistics but also to assist industry players in taking practical steps toward implementation.
“Under APGLI’s roadmap, we will begin by strengthening the organization’s foundation, expanding member networks, developing educational forums, and introducing carbon measurement practices. The next phase will focus on strengthening the digital ecosystem, improving carbon reporting, and promoting green financing partnerships. Ultimately, APGLI aims to position Indonesia as one of the regional centers for green logistics best practices,” she said.
Climate and carbon expert as well as University of Indonesia lecturer Mahawan Karuniasa emphasized that carbon inventory serves as the fundamental step in building a low-carbon logistics system. He said accurate and measurable data are essential to identify major emission sources and hotspots, enabling companies to implement effective emission reduction strategies.
Meanwhile, supply chain management expert and First Vice Rector of the Indonesian Logistics and Business University (ULBI), Agus Purnomo, said green logistics has evolved from being merely an environmental compliance requirement into a business strategy that enhances efficiency, resilience, safety, and the competitiveness of Indonesia’s supply chains.
“Its implementation includes green transportation, route and load optimization, fuel efficiency, energy-efficient warehousing, inventory management, environmentally friendly packaging, reverse logistics, as well as the utilization of digital technologies and renewable energy,” Agus said.
Rifka Hidayat, Vice Chairman for International Affairs and Human Resources of the Indonesian Logistics and Forwarders Association (ALFI), said the establishment of APGLI represents a strategic milestone in advancing green logistics in Indonesia.
“ALFI is ready to collaborate in promoting an integrated, competitive, and sustainable green logistics system,” Rifka said.
Green Logistics Talk #2 and the Soft Launch of APGLI are expected to strengthen collaboration among the government, businesses, academia, and other stakeholders in developing Indonesia’s national green logistics ecosystem. The initiative is expected not only to contribute to the achievement of Indonesia’s climate targets but also to improve operational efficiency, strengthen supply chain resilience, and enhance the competitiveness of the country’s logistics industry. (*)
