2.1. Project Background

Government of Indonesia has officially declared the Patimban Port in Subang (West Java) as a national strategic project through Presidential Decree No. 47/2016, signed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. This declaration implies that the project is regarded as priority project that benefits the economy and society as a whole. The priority status further means that all ministers, government agencies and governors need to support the development of the project.

The decree also mandates Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation to handle the development of the USD $3.1 billion seaport project in collaboration with a port operator.