Asian Journal of Logistics Management
Vol 4, No 2 (2025): Asian Journal of Logistics Management

Analysis of the Marketing Strategy for Freight Forwarding Services at the Head Office of PT Kay Ocean Indonesia in Semarang

Muhammad Imam Allaist (Departemen Bisnis dan Keuangan, Sekolah Vokasi, Universitas Diponegoro, Jl. Prof. Sudarto, SH, Tembalang, Semarang, Indonesia 50275)
Ridha Aprillya Bilqis (Departemen Bisnis dan Keuangan, Sekolah Vokasi, Universitas Diponegoro, Jl. Prof. Sudarto, SH, Tembalang, Semarang, Indonesia 50275)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 May 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the marketing strategy of PT Kay Ocean Indonesia, a freight forwarding company based in Semarang, which has experienced difficulties in consistently achieving its monthly profit targets. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed to evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s marketing strategy amid increasing industry competition. The analysis integrates Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning (STP), the 7P service marketing mix, and SWOT Analysis. The findings reveal that the company applies geographic segmentation, targeting customers in Central Java and Yogyakarta, and positions itself as a service-oriented freight forwarder with a commitment to halal logistics certification. The 7P analysis indicates that product, place, process, and customer service are relatively well implemented, while price competitiveness, promotion, human resources, and physical evidence remain suboptimal. Furthermore, the SWOT analysis identifies key internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats that influence business performance. The study concludes that improving digital marketing, enhancing pricing strategies, and strengthening human resource capabilities are essential to increase competitiveness and achieve profit targets. These findings provide practical insights for freight forwarding companies in developing more effective marketing strategies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ajlm

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Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Asian Journal of Logistics Management (AJLM) is a biannually (May and November) peer-reviewed journal issued by the Bachelor of Applied Logistics Management and Administration Program, Department of Business and Finance, Vocational Collage, Diponegoro University. AJLM provides a platform for the ...