Today's container port sector regulations will change in the future. Driven by geographic, demographic, technological and sustainability factors, these changes are expected to influence the future development of the maritime sector.

Maritime trade is related to the distribution of large quantities of goods, in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible, across the globe. This activity contributes more than 90 percent to global trade. While sea trade has been driving world trade for centuries, cargo containerization is a relatively new phenomenon, originating from 1956. Compared to current achievements, the maritime and port sectors will be significantly different and transformed in the future.

Lately, several foreign operators have "anchored" in Indonesia to manage ports. Supported by their abundant resources, various foreign port companies have started to look at Indonesia to collaborate and invest. The main reason is that Indonesia is considered to have a strategic position and potential that can be optimally utilized in domestic and international sea trade routes.

Read more from Prof Dr Ir Mohammad Hamsal, MSE, MQM, MBA  article on Manajemen ISMS Column at kompas.id -click here-