Batam Authority (BP Batam) emphasizes its maritime industry as a priority sector, showcasing its advancements at the Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2024 expo, held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from March 13 to 15, 2024. The event, inaugurated by President of Asia Pacific RX Global, Yeh Chien EE, featured 700 participants and 1,400 brands, highlighting innovative solutions and future technologies for the maritime industry.
As a rapidly developing industrial area, Batam leverages APM 2024 to promote its investment-friendly industrial zones to global stakeholders. The expo not only focuses on Batam but also introduces Rempang and Galang as upcoming maritime industrial areas, reinforcing Batam’s strategic position as an attractive investment destination in the maritime sector.
BP Batam’s participation in APM 2024 underscores the maritime industry’s crucial role in bolstering national economic stability, featuring labor, capital, and technology-intensive aspects.
Batam’s presence at APM 2024 serves as an excellent opportunity to exhibit its strengths and potential as an investment-friendly industrial area to a worldwide audience.
The expo acts as a platform for BP Batam to foster collaborations and friendships with marine companies and associations, aiming to enhance Batam’s recognition globally.
By partnering with local maritime industry players like Batam Shipyard Offshore Association (BSOA), INSA, and IPERINDO, BP Batam demonstrates its dedication to propelling Batam as a key player in the global maritime industry.
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The significant participation of over 1,400 global brands and the appreciation from President of Asia Pacific RX Global, Yeh Chien EE, highlight the expo’s role as a major meeting point for the global maritime chain in Southeast Asia.
Batam’s robust showing at APM 2024 represents Indonesia’s proactive steps toward becoming a maritime industry leader in Southeast Asia. This participation not only fosters international collaborations but also showcases the region’s potential in maritime technology and investment opportunities, setting a precedent for future industrial and economic growth.
BP Batam’s strategic showcase at APM 2024 in Singapore highlights Batam’s significant role and potential in the maritime sector, aiming to attract global investors and strengthen collaborations. Through its participation, Batam reaffirms its position as an attractive maritime industrial hub in Southeast Asia, contributing to the broader goal of economic sustainability and innovation in the region.
Source: Metro Batam, Batam Pos (2024)
