The latest activities by JTTRI-AIRO, such as conducting research, holding seminars and collaborating parties in the field of transport and tourism.

On Thursday, 4th September 2025 Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute ASEAN-India Regional (JTTRI-AIRO) together with Ministry of Transport Indonesia (MOT) was hold the event in the theme of "Improvement of Logistics in ASEAN Island Region (Part2)". This event is also cooperated Embassy of Japan in Indonesia, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Philippines, KADIN (Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry), INSTRAN（The Strategic Initiative for Transportation), The Jakarta Japan Club (JJC), Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA).

AIRO appreciate the cooperation and support from all sectors in the time of difficult situation in Jakarta, this symposium wouldn't be possible without everyone's effort. In this symposium, the Indonesia and Japan shared their experiences and knowledge related to logistics, both by sea and by land, as both countries have similar geographical characteristics as archipelagos. The goal is to improve current logistics systems to become more advanced and modern, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for their populations.
The schedule of the symposium is as follows:

• Mr. SHUKURI Masafumi 
  Chairman, Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI)

• H.E. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono
  Coordinating Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development 
• Mr. Yufridon Gandoz Situmeang
  Special Advisor to the Minister for Transportation on Logistic, Ministry of Transportation
• H.E. MASAKI Yasushi
  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Indonesia, Embassy of Japan in Indonesia
• Ms. Carmelita Hartoto
  Coordinating Vice Chairwoman for Infrastructure and Regional Development, KADIN

• Ms. Ismariny
  Acting Assistant Deputy for National Logistics Development, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs
• Capt. Budi Mantoro, M.Si., M.Mar
  Director of Sea Traffic and Transport, Ministry of Transportation
• Mr. TERADA Yoshimichi
  Vice-Minister for Transport, Tourism and International Affairs, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)

• Mr. TOMITA Akihiro
  Executive Director, JTTRI ASEAN-India Regional Office
• Mr. TAKASHIMA Minoru
  Research Fellow, JTTRI-ASEAN-India Regional Office

(Moderator)

• Dr. Bambang Susantono
  Dean, Cities and Local Government Institute

Panelists

• Dr. Sutanto Soehodho
  Professor, University of Indonesia
• Dr. SHIBASAKI Ryuichi
  Associate Professor, Department of Systems Innovation School of Engineering, University of Tokyo
• Mr. Andrianto Soedjarwo
  Head of the Standing Committee for Logistics, KADIN
• Mr. OMORI Takao
  Distinguished Project Research Fellow, JTTRI
• Dr. I Nyoman Pujawan
  Professor, Institute of Technology Sepuluh Nopember (ITS)

• Mr. OKUDA Tetsuya
  President, JTTRI ASEAN-India Regional Office