KA Limasdan Cargo

Limasdan Cargo is a prominent Indonesian rail freight service specializing in container and ISO tank logistics, operated by PT KAI Logistik, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s national railway company, Kereta Api Indonesia. Historically instrumental in modernizing the nation's supply chain, the service bridges the logistical gap between East and West Java. Its primary operational corridor connects the pivotal freight hub of Kalimas Station in Surabaya with Kampung Bandan Station in Jakarta. By linking these major economic centers, Limasdan Cargo plays a critical role in facilitating inter-island and domestic commerce, reducing highway congestion, and supporting the strategic movement of industrial goods, consumer products, and specialized liquid or dry bulk commodities across the island of Java.

The service is renowned for its operational reliability and significant contributions to supply chain efficiency, functioning as a vital component of Indonesia’s intermodal transport network. By seamlessly integrating rail freight with port and trucking logistics, Limasdan Cargo provides businesses with a secure, environmentally sustainable alternative to long-haul road freight. The containerized and ISO tank formats ensure the safe and weather-resistant transit of diverse cargo types, ranging from manufactured goods to sensitive industrial chemicals. This scheduled rail system minimizes transit variability, lowers logistics overhead for major corporations, and advances national carbon-reduction goals by shifting heavy freight from congested highways onto the railway network.

Operating under the current national rail schedule, known as Gapeka 2025, Limasdan Cargo operates two scheduled trips daily along its primary axis. The service encompasses seven scheduled stations along its route, strategically positioned to facilitate efficient loading, unloading, and transit management. Traversing a total route distance of approximately 726 kilometers between Surabaya and Jakarta, the freight service maintains an average transit time of 13 hours and 57 minutes. These technical metrics underscore the precision and capacity of the service, demonstrating its capability to deliver timely, high-volume logistics solutions tailored to the rigorous demands of modern industrial supply chains.