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The Efficacy of Maritime Logistics Connectivity in Reducing Regional Price Disparities of Essential Food Commodities across the Indonesian Archipelago Sri Endang Kornita; Syarifah Akmal; Rahmah Hamidah
Smart International Management Journal Vol 3 No 2 (2026): June 2026
Publisher : CV. HEI PUBLISHING INDONESIA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70076/simj.v3i2.189

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The disparity in staple food prices across regions in Indonesia is a structural problem exacerbated by the country's geographical conditions as an archipelago. This study aims to examine the extent to which maritime logistics connectivity can reduce these price disparities. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study analyzed panel data from 34 provinces between 2020 and 2025 combined with semi-structured interviews involving 42 supply chain stakeholders. Estimation results indicate that a one-unit increase in port connectivity scores is associated with a 4.7%-6.2% decrease in the coefficient of variation of inter-island rice prices (p < 0.01). The Sea Toll Program has proven successful in narrowing the price gap between Java and Papua, from 47% in 2019 to 31% in 2025. This impact is further reinforced by the implementation of the National Logistics Ecosystem (NLE). The findings indicate that although maritime connectivity is an important prerequisite, intermodal logistics integration remains essential for achieving sustainable food price equity.
Evaluating Blue Economy Dynamics Through the Influence of Marine Fuel Price Fluctuations on the Purchasing Power and Socioeconomic Welfare of Indonesian Captured Fisheries Sri Endang Kornita; Ufira Isbah; Indah Rodianawati
Agriculture Journal Vol 3 No 2 (2026): May, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70076/apj.v3i2.185

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The capture fisheries sector is a key pillar of Indonesia’s blue economy and food security, yet it remains highly sensitive to fluctuations in marine fuel prices. This study applies a mixed-method approach—combining monthly time-series data (2019–2023) with field interviews in Pati and Indramayu—to assess how fuel price changes affect fishers’ purchasing power and socioeconomic welfare. Results show that fuel accounts for 60–70% of operational costs, and the 2022 price surge triggered widespread fishing stoppages that disrupted coastal economies; around 70% of fishers in Pati became inactive, while large vessels in Indramayu had already ceased operations earlier. The Fishermen’s Terms of Trade (FiTT) declined from 106.45 in 2022 to 101.76 in 2024, indicating a continued erosion of welfare. Regression analysis confirms that rising non-subsidized fuel prices significantly reduce net income, while subsidy access has a positive effect, although only about 30% of small-scale fishers benefit from it. The study also highlights increasing financial pressure and reliance on informal lending, underscoring the need for targeted fuel price stabilization, improved digital subsidy distribution, accelerated adoption of alternative energy, and more comprehensive welfare indicators.