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A Defining Mission: Delivering Vaccines with Strength and Certainty.

When the world faced one of its greatest challenges, Giant Transporter Indonesia was entrusted with a mission that left no room for error: delivering Covid-19 vaccines safely across Indonesia.

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Giant's reefer container solutions for one of Indonesia's largest FMCG distributors.

One of Indonesia's largest food and beverage distribution companies, headquartered in West Java, manages nationwide distribution for both domestic and international brands.

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Reliable Cold Chain Solutions for Individual Shippers.

Unlike corporate accounts, this case highlights an individual customer entrusting PT. Giant Transporter Indonesia with the delivery of perishable goods.


COVID VACCINE DELIVERY FOR INDONESIA

A Defining Mission: Delivering Vaccines with Strength and Certainty

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Senin 2 agustus 2021 | Cold Chain & Healthcare Logistics

230 Million+

Temperature Accuracy

Every safely delivered vaccine dose helped protect families, communities, and frontline workers across Indonesia.

24h

National Coverage

A nationwide reefer fleet operating round-the-clock to meet urgent distribution timelines.

5 million+

Doses Secured

Every shipment delivered on schedule and fully compliant, supporting Indonesia's rapid vaccination rollout.

When Indonesia faced one of its greatest challenges, vaccine arrival was only the beginning. The real race was ensuring that doses reached every region safely without a single degree left to chance.

Giant Transporter Indonesia was entrusted to move Covid-19 vaccines directly from airports to secure pharma storage and beyond. Working alongside government and global healthcare organizations, we deployed our refrigerated reefer fleet, genset support, and trained cold-chain specialists to maintain temperature integrity through every checkpoint.

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This wasn't just another shipment.
This was logistics that protected human life.

Proof of impact.
Built on consistency.
Ready for the next mission in pharmaceutical logistics.

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Giant's reefer container solutions for one of Indonesia's largest FMCG distributors.

GTI

2,500km+

NATIONWIDE COLD-CHAIN COVERAGE

Reefer routes connecting ports to inland distribution centers with stable, compliant temperature control.

200

REEFER UNITS

Supporting large FMCG volume across Indonesia.

30%

Lower Spoilage Risk

Achieved through stable cold-chain integrity and minimized dwell time.

Customer Profile

One of Indonesia's largest food and beverage distribution companies, headquartered in West Java, manages nationwide distribution for both domestic and international brands. With a broad logistics network spanning multiple major cities, the company specializes in handling temperature-sensitive products from frozen proteins and packaged goods to dairy and confectionery, Giant ensuring freshness and compliance across the archipelago.

The Challenge

Managing cold chain distribution at this scale presents significant logistical challenges. With products that are highly temperature-sensitive, the company must ensure end-to-end integrity across multiple modes of transport and routes spanning the Indonesian archipelago. Large shipment volumes of frozen imports and dairy products need to move seamlessly from ports to inland destinations. At the same time, frozen and chilled goods must be delivered reliably to diverse markets across both western and eastern Indonesia.

To maintain efficiency, the distributor relies on a robust cold chain system supported by reefer containers, refrigerated trucks, and reliable inland haulage. Significant investments have been made in infrastructure including modern distribution centers with advanced temperature monitoring systems and a nationwide logistics network that connects ports to retail destinations. Any disruption in this chain can result in product spoilage, financial loss, and reputational risk.

The Results / Impact

Through this collaboration, the distributor achieved measurable improvements:

  • Stronger reliability across inter-island deliveries, ensuring products stayed within required temperature ranges.
  • Reduced risk of spoilage and delays, lowering financial exposure and protecting brand reputation.
  • Greater operational confidence, enabling the company to expand distribution reach while meeting strict customer requirements.

Reliable Cold Chain Solutions for Individual Shippers.

GTI

100%

Cold Chain Integrity

Ensuring temperature-safe deliveries from ports to inland distribution centers.

1

Trusted Partner Handling All Needs

Supporting large FMCG volume across Indonesia.

3

Layers of Protection

Reefer units + inland haulage + genset backup at every stage.

Customer Profile

Unlike corporate accounts, this case highlights an individual customer entrusting PT. Giant Transporter Indonesia with the delivery of perishable goods. The client regularly ships vegetables such as cabbage and carrots from Berastagi, Medan to markets in Balikpapan (Central Indonesia) and Ambon (Eastern Indonesia).

The Challenge

Managing cold chain distribution at this scale presents significant logistical challenges. With products that are highly temperature-sensitive, the company must ensure end-to-end integrity across multiple modes of transport and routes spanning the Indonesian archipelago. Large shipment volumes of frozen imports and dairy products need to move seamlessly from ports to inland destinations. At the same time, frozen and chilled goods must be delivered reliably to diverse markets across both western and eastern Indonesia.

For smaller-scale shippers, moving fresh produce across Indonesia's archipelago presents two critical hurdles:

  • Maintaining freshness over long distances where delays or temperature fluctuations can cause significant product loss.
  • Navigating administrative requirements, including customs and documentation, which can be complex for individuals without corporate logistics teams.

The client needed a partner who could not only safeguard the cold chain but also manage compliance to ensure cargo moved smoothly from origin to destination.

The Results / Impact

The combination of reefer, genset, and undername services allowed the client to ship vegetables reliably across long distances without quality compromise. Shipments arrived on time in both Balikpapan and Ambon, with the cold chain fully preserved and customs processes completed without delays.
This case demonstrates how GIANT supports not only large corporate clients but also individual shippers, enabling them to access professional-grade cold chain logistics across Indonesia.

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