# ASDP Indonesia Ferry and Parameswara Sign MoU to Study Dumai-Melaka Ferry Route

> ASDP Indonesia Ferry and Parameswara signed an MoU to study a Dumai-Melaka ferry route, assessing demand, port readiness and commercial returns.

- Published: 2026-10-17T05:42:17+00:00
- Section: Partnerships
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-17/asdp-parameswara-dumai-melaka-ferry-study
- Source: [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/article/950318875/live)

## Key takeaways

- ASDP Indonesia Ferry and Parameswara Ferry Terminal signed a memorandum of understanding to study a proposed Dumai-Melaka ferry route.
- The study will cover market demand, passenger traffic forecasts, port infrastructure in Dumai and Melaka, and cross-border regulations and permits.
- ASDP said the memorandum is a framework for a feasibility study, not a commitment to launch the route or make an investment.

ASDP Indonesia Ferry and Parameswara Ferry Terminal signed a memorandum of understanding to study a proposed Dumai-Melaka ferry route, the companies said in a statement published by EIN Presswire on October 17, 2026. The agreement covers market demand, operational readiness and commercial feasibility, and is not a commitment to launch the route.

## What the Dumai-Melaka Study Will Cover

The memorandum was signed at ASDP headquarters and establishes a framework to assess market demand, operational readiness and the route's commercial feasibility, according to the [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/article/950318875/live) report. Attendees included Indonesia's Ambassador to Malaysia Mohammad Iman Hascarya Kusumo, Indonesian transport and trade officials, and senior executives from ASDP and Parameswara Ferry Terminal.

Operations and Transformation Director Rio Lasse said the memorandum marks the first step toward a comprehensive assessment of the proposed route. "We want to ensure every connectivity expansion opportunity is supported by objective assessments of market potential, operational readiness, business feasibility, and compliance with regulations in both countries," he said.

The study will examine market demand, passenger traffic forecasts, technical and operational requirements, port infrastructure, and cross-border regulations and permits. The parties will exchange data, conduct market research and demand forecasting, assess ferry operations, and review port infrastructure readiness in Dumai, Indonesia, and Melaka, Malaysia.

They will also assess legal requirements, permits, potential partnership structures, business models, and financial viability, including investment needs, operating costs, revenue forecasts and commercial returns. Lasse said the collaboration allows both sides to combine their experience and capabilities to identify opportunities and challenges in developing the route.

ASDP said the assessment will involve authorities in Indonesia and Malaysia to identify regulatory requirements and approval procedures. The company said the memorandum is only a framework for a feasibility study, not a commitment to launch the route or make an investment.

## ASDP Indonesia Ferry's Fleet and Route Network

[ASDP Indonesia Ferry](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000u3xe/asdp-indonesia-ferry) operates more than 160 ferry vessels across more than 300 ferry routes and 36 ports, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The same records list a revenue estimate of $250 million-$500 million and a valuation estimate of $1 billion-$5 billion. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Jakarta.

## What Comes Next for the Proposed Route

Lasse said the findings should provide a comprehensive picture of the route's viability and help both parties decide whether to proceed based on clear benefits and readiness. The proposed Dumai-Melaka connection is part of ASDP's effort to develop commercially viable ferry links, improve accessibility and strengthen cross-border economic ties, the company said.

## Companies in this story

- [ASDP Indonesia Ferry company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000u3xe/asdp-indonesia-ferry) · website: https://www.asdp.id

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