Indonesian state port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) was named the top-performing Type B state-owned enterprise (SOE) in terms of transaction volume at the 2025 PaDi UMKM Hybrid Expo & Conference.
The award, presented on Tuesday by Deputy State-Owned Enterprises Minister Aminuddin Ma’ruf in Surabaya, recognizes Pelindo’s efforts to engage micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through the PaDi UMKM platform, a government-backed digital procurement marketplace aimed at strengthening the MSME sector.
Pelindo outpaced 30 other SOEs in the Type B category, with transaction values surpassing IDR 400 billion by the end of 2024. The company has used the platform to procure operational support goods, aligning with national initiatives to integrate MSMEs into the state enterprise supply chain.
“This award is a form of recognition for SOEs that consistently make MSMEs strategic partners,” Aminuddin said during the ceremony.
Pelindo also showcased six MSMEs under its mentorship at the event, including brands from the culinary, handicraft, and creative sectors. Featured businesses included Ama Opi, Mirza Snack, Namira, Honey Cookies, All in Me, and Cintres.
Speaking at the event, Pelindo Corporate Secretary Ali Sodikin reaffirmed the company’s commitment to MSME development, calling them “the backbone of the national economy.”
“Through the PaDi platform and continuous development programs, we aim to ensure MSMEs can scale up, become more competitive, and access wider markets,” Ali said.
Pelindo’s participation in the 2025 Expo underscores its broader support for digitalization and MSME empowerment within the state enterprise ecosystem.