The inauguration ceremony of the SPIL Research Center, a collaboration between ITS and PT SPIL, and the signing of the Cooperation Agreement (PKS) between the two at the ITS Department of Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding Engineering.

ITS Campus, ITS News — Strengthening the synergy between industry and academia, the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) and PT Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines (SPIL) inaugurated the SPIL Research Center (SRC) on Tuesday (September 30). Located in the Department of Naval Architecture, Faculty of Marine Technology (FTK) ITS, the research center marks a new milestone in the development of innovation in Indonesian shipping and logistics.

In his remarks, Dominikus Putranda Romo Ganggut , General Manager of Human Capital & Corporate Affairs at PT SPIL, emphasized the importance of collaboration with universities to address the challenges of the ever-evolving logistics industry. He viewed this collaboration as a strategic step in expanding the reach of modern logistics research. “Synergy with ITS will generate innovations that benefit the industry and expand students’ learning opportunities,” he asserted optimistically.

Director of Research and Community Service ITS Fadlilatul Taufany ST PhD while giving a speech at the inauguration of the SPIL Research Center at the ITS Department of Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding Engineering

Meanwhile, ITS Director of Research and Community Service, Fadlilatul Taufany, ST, PhD, emphasized that the SRC plays a crucial role in strengthening the university’s position as a research center. He also stated that this step aligns with ITS’s vision as an innovation-driven institution. “The presence of the SPIL Research Center will enrich students’ experiences while strengthening ITS’s contribution to the national maritime and logistics sector,” Taufany explained.

The SRC at ITS is designed as a collaborative center focused on utilizing cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve logistics efficiency. Furthermore, the SRC also offers joint research space, project-based internship programs, and scientific publications, all of which are expected to foster sustainable innovation.

General Manager of Human Capital & Corporate Affairs of PT SPIL Dominikus Putranda Romo Ganggut during his remarks at the inauguration of the SPIL Research Center at the Department of Naval Architecture, ITS

The presence of this research center not only opens up research opportunities but also expands the opportunities for ITS students to interact directly with the industrial world. By participating in collaborative projects, students are expected to improve their practical skills and strengthen their readiness to face global challenges in the logistics sector.

For SPIL, this partnership is a concrete step in developing superior human resources in the maritime and logistics sectors. The national shipping company believes that ITS’s research and innovation support will strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesia’s logistics industry on the international stage.

Presentation of a plaque from GM Human Capital & Corporate Affairs PT SPIL Dominikus Putranda Romo Ganggut (left) to Director of Research and Community Service ITS Fadlilatul Taufany ST PhD as a form of appreciation for the established collaboration

Furthermore, the establishment of the SRC also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly point 9 on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure and point 17 on Partnerships to Achieve the Goals. Through this research center, ITS and SPIL strive to build an innovation ecosystem that can strengthen national logistics infrastructure and boost Indonesia’s global competitiveness.

Finally, the inauguration of the SPIL Research Center marks a new milestone in collaboration between ITS and the industrial sector. The center’s presence is expected to strengthen national logistics innovation and strengthen Indonesia’s position on the global stage. (ITS Public Relations)

Reporter: Nabila Rahadatul Aisy Koestriyaningrum
Translator: Devinka Mutianeira