Investment in the marine and fisheries sector grew by 37.5 percent in 2015, reaching Rp 4.43 trillion from Rp 3.22 trillion the previous year. Amidst the slowdown of the domestic economy, investment in the marine and fisheries sector actually showed an increase. The period 2011-2015 showed an upward trend in investment value.
The maritime sector is a priority for development during the Jokowi-JK administration, with its "tol laut" (sea toll road) project. Indonesia's archipelagic nature, stretching from Sabang to Merauke, requires an integrated sea transportation network for logistics distribution.
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