The Port of Los Angeles and Indonesia Port Corp (IPC) PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Persero) have teamed up to boost trade.
The two ports signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday designed to promote further cooperation and information sharing.
“Increased global competitiveness, supply chain innovation and the more widespread use of sustainable operations technology can only happen if ports join forces in earnest to share ideas and expertise,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka.
“This agreement today is another example of the Port of Los Angeles’ commitment to further promote international cooperation and collaboration across the globe.”
The MOU will see the two ports collaborate on strategies related to port operations, commercial trade competitiveness, port and rail infrastructure development.
The agreement also calls for sharing of best practices on pollution reduction, alternative energy initiatives, and port security and safety programs.
“PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II is excited to establish more formal ties with Port of Los Angeles to collaborate closely in the years ahead,” said Elvyn Gani Masassya, president director of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Persero).
“From the environment to new technologies, business systems to infrastructure development, there is a great deal that we can learn from one another to improve operations and advance global trade, innovation and sustainability.”
