EduASiaNews, Jakarta — The transformation toward green logistics has become a critical component in integrating economic growth, supply chain efficiency, environmental protection, and the achievement of Indonesia’s climate targets. This was highlighted during Green Logistics Talk #2 and the Soft Launch of the Indonesian Green Logistics Entrepreneurs Association (APGLI), held in Jakarta on Wednesday (August 5, 2026). The event featured climate and carbon expert as well as Universitas Indonesia lecturer Mahawan Karuniasa, supply chain management expert and First Vice Rector of Universitas Logistik dan Bisnis Internasional (ULBI) Agus Purnomo, and Vice Chairman of ALFI, Rifka Hidayat, as keynote speakers.
In his keynote address, “Policy Direction for Forest Protection and the Role of the Logistics Sector in Supporting Low-Carbon Development,” Senior Policy Analyst at Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry, Agus Justianto, emphasized that the logistics sector holds a strategic role in supporting Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and the Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 initiative. He explained that this contribution can be realized through energy efficiency, route and load optimization, multimodal transportation, the adoption of low-emission vehicles and energy sources, as well as digitalization to improve supply chain traceability.
“Green logistics is not merely an environmental agenda. It is a business strategy, an efficiency strategy, and a competitiveness strategy,” Agus Justianto stated.
APGLI Chairwoman Netty Sri Rejeki explained that the association was established based on the realization that the logistics sector plays a vital role in supporting Indonesia’s economic growth. At the same time, however, the industry faces significant challenges, including high operational costs, transportation safety concerns, and growing customer demand for more responsible business practices.
“From these realities, we believe that green logistics should not remain a grand concept that is difficult to implement. It must be translated into practical measures that companies—both large and small—can adopt according to their operational capacities and business conditions,” Netty said.
She added that APGLI was founded not merely to advocate for green logistics, but to help the industry begin its transition.
“Under APGLI’s roadmap, we will begin by establishing a strong organizational foundation, strengthening our membership network, developing educational forums, and introducing basic carbon measurement practices. We will then advance toward building a digital ecosystem, implementing carbon reporting, and fostering green financing collaborations. In the subsequent phase, APGLI aims to contribute to positioning Indonesia as one of the regional hubs for green logistics best practices,” Netty concluded.
The Indonesian Halal Logistics Association (AHLI), represented by Rizki Utomo, expressed support for collaboration with the Indonesian Green Logistics Entrepreneurs Association (APGLI), emphasizing that green logistics aligns with the thayyib principle in halal logistics, particularly through waste minimization and operational efficiency. “We hope AHLI and APGLI can work hand in hand to foster a logistics ecosystem in Indonesia that is more efficient, competitive, and sustainable,” Rizki said.
Meanwhile, Setijadi, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Indonesia (SCI), welcomed the establishment of APGLI as a collaborative platform to accelerate the transformation of Indonesia’s logistics sector toward a greener, more efficient, resilient, and competitive system. “SCI looks forward to building strategic collaboration with APGLI through research and policy studies, the development of standards and regulations, human resource capacity building, public education, and discussion forums to accelerate the implementation of green logistics and sustainable supply chains,” Setijadi added.
The Green Logistics Talk #2 and the Soft Launch of APGLI are expected to serve as a catalyst for strengthening collaboration among the government, industry, academia, and other stakeholders in developing a national green logistics ecosystem. This transformation is anticipated not only to contribute to Indonesia’s climate targets but also to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen supply chain resilience, and improve the competitiveness of the country’s logistics industry.
