Indonesia’s Batam Eyes Global Deals at France Maritime Expo 2026
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- Batam Authority promoted its free trade zone and shipbuilding prowess at Euromaritime 2026 in Marseille, sparking French collaboration interest ahead of March business matching.
- At France’s Euromaritime 2026, Batam highlighted its Malacca Strait location and Rp69.3T investments, gaining European traction in maritime sectors.
- Backed by Indonesian consulate support, Batam pitched global supply chain partnerships at Euromaritime 2026, positioning itself as Southeast Asia’s top maritime player.
Batam in Indonesia’s Riau Islands made a strong showing at Euromaritime 2026 in Marseille, France, spotlighting its maritime zone and industrial strengths to global markets.
Fary Djemy Francis, Deputy for Investment and Business Development at the Batam Authority (BP Batam), stressed that Batam’s edge lies in its prime location, free trade zone (FTZ) status, and robust maritime industry ecosystem.
“Batam offers more than just a superior geographic position—it’s industry-ready. We’re on the world’s key trade route and primed to be a strategic partner in global supply chains,” Fary said in an official statement received in Batam on Wednesday.
BP Batam pitched the city as a prime strategic hub along the Malacca-Singapore Strait shipping lane, backed by expanding infrastructure and a thriving maritime industry network.
BP Batam’s Marseille agenda kicked off with a meeting at the Indonesian Consulate General (KJRI) in Marseille, which backed Batam’s push to broaden Indonesia’s economic ties in Europe.
The KJRI in Marseille viewed Batam’s participation as aligning with Indonesia’s economic diplomacy to integrate national strategic zones into global industry networks.
“BP Batam’s presence at Euromaritime signals growing international attention and trust in Batam as a key maritime and investment partner,” said Indonesian Consul General in Marseille Dian Kusumaningsih.
Fary noted keen European industry interest, especially in Batam’s shipyard sector—one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most concentrated.
Several French maritime firms expressed interest in exploring collaborations, from ship design and supporting industries to other maritime services, he added.
Fary said these leads will be followed up through ‘business matching’ events in Batam in March 2026.
BP Batam’s attendance at Euromaritime 2026, held February 3-5 in France, drew support from a regional and technical delegation, including Riau Islands Kadin Chairman Mustava, BP Batam’s Director of Port Management Benny Syahroni, and Director of Investment Dendi Gustinandar.
This lineup highlights the synergy between government and business in promoting Batam investments abroad.
“With Rp69.3 trillion in realized investments through 2025, Batam isn’t just weathering global uncertainty—it’s leveling up from a regional industrial hub to the international stage,” Fary said.
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