Kampiunnews|Marseille – Batam is further solidifying its position as a strategic node along global trade routes through BP Batam’s participation in Euromaritime 2026, held in Marseille, France. No longer viewed merely as a supporting industrial zone, Batam was presented as a maritime industrial execution platform located at the heart of the Malacca–Singapore shipping corridor.
During a forum discussion session, the Deputy for Investment and Business Development of BP Batam, Fary Djemy Francis, served as a keynote speaker and emphasized that Batam’s strength lies in the combination of its strategic location, Free Trade Zone (FTZ) status, and a well-established maritime industrial ecosystem.
“Batam offers not only a superior geographic position but also strong industrial readiness. We are located directly on the world’s trade routes and are prepared to become a strategic partner for global supply chains,” said Fary Djemy Francis before European maritime industry stakeholders.
BP Batam’s agenda in Marseille began with a meeting with the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Marseille, which expressed support for Batam’s efforts to expand Indonesia’s economic cooperation across Europe. Batam’s participation in Euromaritime is seen as aligned with Indonesia’s broader economic diplomacy to integrate its strategic national regions into global industrial networks.
“BP Batam’s presence at Euromaritime reflects the growing international attention and confidence in Batam as a strategic partner in the maritime and investment sectors,” stated the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Marseille, Dian Kusumaningsih.
Interest from European industry players was evident in the positive response to Batam’s shipbuilding sector one of the largest and most concentrated in Southeast Asia. Several French maritime companies expressed interest in exploring collaboration opportunities, including ship design, supporting shipbuilding industries, and other maritime services. These opportunities are expected to be followed up through a business matching agenda in Batam in March 2026.
BP Batam’s participation in Euromaritime 2026 was also supported by a regional and technical delegation, including the Chair of the Riau Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Mustava; BP Batam’s Director of Port Management, Benny Syahroni; and BP Batam’s Director of Investment, Dendi Gustinandar. Their presence reflects strong synergy between government and the business community in advancing Batam’s investment promotion at the international level.
Backed by realized investment reaching Rp69.3 trillion throughout 2025, Batam is not only weathering global uncertainty but also moving up the value chain—from a regional industrial zone to an emerging player increasingly recognized within the architecture of the global maritime industry.