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Indonesia freight transport & shipping report Q4 2016 : includes 5-year forecast to 2020
After a slowdown in Asian trade in 2015, Indonesia's trade sector is set to return to growth in 2016 and will strengthen over the medium term. All major commodities exports and imports are expected to return to positive growth and with it, Indonesia's freight transport modes will benefit. Rail and air freight will, in particular, see marked growth as a result of state and external investment in upgrading infrastructure. Although Indonesia's ports will also continue to experience stable growth, their still-poor capacity and efficiency will hinder its growth potential. Indonesia's aggressive approach towards strengthening its trade ties with Australia, Malaysia and the European Union are all positive signs that the country is set to achieve significant expansion in real and nominal trade volumes over the medium and long term.