Indonesia Anchors the World's Maritime Epicenter at INAMARINE 2026
Global South EXPOHUB AI Analytics · 2026-06-28
Indonesia officially leads the global merchant fleet with 11,422 commercial vessels — surpassing China and Panama — fuelled by its 17,000-island archipelago and strategic position between the Indian and Pacific oceans. INAMARINE 2026, hosted at JIExpo Kemayoran in Jakarta, captures this momentum, projected 30% larger than the prior edition. The "Tol Laut" Maritime Highway Project is the key state driver, modernising 59 ports with smart-port automation and digital logistics. The commercial barge fleet alone grows from USD 1.39 billion in 2025 to USD 2.20 billion by 2035 (CAGR 4.70%), while PT PAL, PT DOK Surabaya and PT Daya Radar Utama anchor commercial shipbuilding, ship repair and offshore vessels for oil & gas. Key trends: green ship technology, offshore oil & gas, subsea exploration, port digitalisation, and marine coatings — positioning Indonesia as the Global South's commercial shipbuilding hub.
Context event: INAMARINE 2026