Jakarta, February 12, 2026 - HAKOVO has been honored with the prestigious “Challenge Owner Award” at the ASEAN-Japan Co-Creation Fast Track Initiative. The award recognizes HAKOVO’s pioneering AI-driven customs and sustainable digital solutions.
Indonesia-Japan Fast Track Pitch Event, is launched by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), together with ASEAN member state agencies. The initiative commemorates 50 years of ASEAN-Japan cooperation by accelerating innovation and strategic partnerships between Japanese and ASEAN enterprises.
HAKOVO Founder & CEO Takayuki Akahodani accepted the award following a compelling pitch that showcased the company’s Integrated AI-Powered Digital Customs System. The platform is designed to navigate the complexities of global trade by automating regulatory hurdles and ensuring maximum data security.
HAKOVO’s Award-Winning Innovation
HAKOVO unveiled its Integrated AI-Powered Digital Customs System and Sustainability-Driven Logistics Solution, designed to streamline complex trade processes, enhance responsiveness to regulatory changes, and establish a resilient logistics framework.
Key capabilities include:
- -HS Code classification automation with high accuracy
- -Real-time LARTAS detection for restrictions and prohibitions
- -Intelligent FTA applicability suggestions
- -Seamless integration with customs system infrastructure
- -Automated customs declaration, including validation and submission
- -Japan’s export data acquisition
Strategic Partnership with Deltamas Industrial Park
HAKOVO will collaborate with Deltamas Industrial Park, a joint venture of Sinarmas and Sojitz, to deploy its solution across 180 tenant companies. This partnership will empower businesses to:
- - Boost productivity and operational efficiency
- - Strengthen compliance with dynamic trade regulations
- - Enhance competitiveness in global markets
Voices of Collaboration
Mr. Atsushi Uehara, Vice President Director from Deltamas Industrial Park added: "Partnering with HAKOVO aligns with our vision of creating a world-class industrial ecosystem. Their AI-powered customs and logistics solutions will bring significant value to our tenant companies and enhance our competitiveness globally."
Mr. Takayuki Akahodani, Founder & CEO of HAKOVO, commented: "We are deeply honored to be recognized at this prestigious ASEAN-Japan initiative. Our mission is to empower businesses with intelligent, secure, and sustainable trade solutions that simplify customs processes and strengthen supply chain resilience."
