Supported by CY 2 Merapi, KAI Logistik’s Coal Transportation Volume Rises 11% in April 2026

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Logistik recorded coal transportation volume of 936,244 tons in April 2026. The figure marked the company’s highest monthly achievement so far this year and signaled stronger performance at the beginning of the second quarter of 2026.

Coal transportation volume in April increased by more than 11% compared with March 2026, when shipments stood at around 847,000 tons. The result also exceeded the company’s April target by 21%.

KAI Logistik President Director Yuskal Setiawan said the increase in coal transportation volume indicated stronger distribution activity for energy commodities through rail-based logistics services. According to him, the growth was driven by sustained energy demand as well as the company’s efforts to expand service capacity.

“The increase in volume in April is a positive signal of strengthening coal distribution activities. In addition to strong energy demand, this achievement is also the result of the company’s strategy to strengthen service capacity through the optimization of loading and unloading terminal infrastructure,” Yuskal said in a statement on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

One of the company’s initiatives to increase capacity was the operation of Container Yard (CY) 2 Merapi, which began in March 2026. The new facility is intended to support coal transportation services and improve logistics flows across the company’s operational areas.

KAI Logistik estimates that CY 2 Merapi will be capable of handling around 730 train sets per year. With optimal operation on two tracks, service capacity could increase to as many as 10 train sets per day. The facility is also projected to support coal transportation of up to 3 million tons annually.

KAI Logistik currently has coal transportation capacity of up to 27 million tons per year, supported by six coal terminals in South Sumatra. The company expects coal handling services to remain one of its main performance contributors throughout 2026 as national energy distribution demand continues to grow.

Yuskal said the company would continue strengthening infrastructure, transportation capacity, and service quality to ensure smooth coal distribution. “Going forward, we are optimistic that this positive trend will continue in line with increasing service capacity and national energy distribution needs,” he said.

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