There are several challenges faced by the Indonesian fishing industry, with one of them being the continuously decreasing number of fishermen working in the country. According to data, the number of Indonesian fishermen has declined to only 1.27 million by 2022, representing a five per cent decrease from the previous year.
However, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has set an ambitious target for the sector’s contribution to national economic growth. They aim for a six per cent growth in 2023, which translates to a target production of approximately 20.54 million tons of fish and seafood products.
Local startup FishLog wants to help the country achieve that through its integrated fishery solutions.
It aims to improve operations for fishermen indirectly by enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the seafood supply chain. According to the startup, even if fishermen are not the end users of the platform, they benefit in some areas: Reduced waste, fair pricing, streamlined operations, market access, trust and reputation, as well as data for decision-making.
“Compared to existing alternatives which only do trading and supply-demand matching and basic inventory management system, FishLog provides a comprehensive, end-to-end solution that addresses the entire supply chain, making it more efficient, transparent, and equitable,” says Galih Husni Fauzan, Head of Marketing, Communications & Partnership at FishLog in an email to e27.
“It helps build a sustainable seafood industry by reducing waste, supporting fair pricing, and ensuring that fishermen are not left out of the benefits of improved supply chain operations.”