PT Journal
AU Ispandiari, A
   Fauzi, I
   Yustina, N
   Qonita, Z
TI Integrating Pestle and Swot for Advancing Sustainable Inland Waterway Transportation: Insights from West Java, Indonesia
SO Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina
PY 2025
BP A1
EP A12
VL 27
IS 2
DI 10.26552/com.C.2025.022
WP https://komunikacie.uniza.sk/artkey/csl-202502-0007.php
DE inland waterways transportation PESTLE; SWOT; West Java rivers; sustainable transportation
SN 13354205
AB The potential and challenges of Inland Waterway Transportation (IWT) in West Java, Indonesia were examined in this research, with a focus on sustainability using the SWOT and PESTLE analyses. Key findings show that IWT provides significant environmental benefits, such as reduced carbon emissions, and supports social equity through affordable and accessible transport. However, challenges include sedimentation, water hyacinth proliferation, poor waste management, infrastructure deficiencies and high investment costs. Overcoming these obstacles requires strategic planning that emphasises centralisation of governance, modernisation of infrastructure, environmental management and integration of technology. The findings provide applicable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to foster sustainable and inclusive transport in West Java.
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