The major problem facing Indones ia's container maritime s ector is the comparatively underdeveloped level of its port infras tructure. According to the 20 14 - 15 World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index, the country's ports rank in 12th pos ition among its 14 reg ional peers . The country's ports have not developed quickly enoug h to keep up with Indones ia's macroeconomic growth and…
The Indonesian government has granted approval to s tate-owned tin miner PT Timah to resume exports , according to company and government officials on Augus t 21. Didi Sumedi, director of export industry and mining products at the trade minis try s tated that the export permit would be applicable for the next six months , adding that no other tin company has been g iven a s imilar approval. Acc…