Indonesia's Asian Bulk Logistics has completed its acquisition of Transhipment Services Australia (TSA), becoming the company's sole shareholder. The move integrates TSA into ABL's global logistics and infrastructure network, expanding its capabilities in transhipment operations across remote and resource-rich regions.

The acquisition of TSA provides a broad range of solutions in the transhipment sector, including greenfield development through to advanced operational stages. The company handles more than six million tonnes of commodities per year through six barges and one floating crane operations in the Skardon River area is located on the northwest coast of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia.

Meanwhile, TSA designs and executes transhipment solutions in some of the world's most complex and remote environments.

TSA brings experience across marine and port design, oil and gas logistics, mining operations, and tug-and-barge transport. Its approach emphasizes safety, operational efficiency, and adaptability to complex project demands.

Bill Bisset, the new CEO of TSA, brings his extensive experience in managing multinational logistics companies across Europe, Australia, and North America. His career has been built on leading complex transformations, scaling operations, and building high-performing, values-driven teams.

"Bringing TSA into the ABL global group of companies provides many opportunities to expand our customer base, enhance our suite of solutions, and deliver world-class logistics services. This expansion continues on from the successful joint acquisition of One Rail Australia (ORA) in 2023," said  Ika Bethari, ABL President Director.

Bethari noted that this framework embodies ABL's strategic vision in acquiring TSA, acknowledging its significant potential that was previously hindered by restricted access to financial markets.

"As a member of the ABL Group, TSA will now have stronger financial support and access to equity when required, allowing it to unleash its full growth potential. Additionally, by combining the assets and technical expertise of both ABL and TSA, the company can enhance operational efficiency, expand its capacity and flexibility of asset deployment," the ABP President Director said.

ABL provides integrated logistics and infrastructure solutions. Since its founding in 2010, ABL has evolved from an early-stage operation with just four cargo transfer ships into a diversified global player in integrated logistics and infrastructure. It has also expanded beyond its regional roots, now operating a diversified portfolio that includes ocean-going vessels, bulk carriers, chemical tankers, rail logistics, and port management. The company's growth reflects a strategic push into multi-modal transport and infrastructure support across key trade corridors.

Today, ABL's presence extends across Indonesia, West Africa, Australia, the Middle East, and Europe. It operates at fleet of over 15 cargo transfer ships, 5 ocean-going vessels, 54 locomotives, almost 1600 wagons, and more than 100 barges.