Batam as a region with leading sectors of marine, tourism, industry, fisheries and Batu Ampar as Main Port has the potential to be developed. One of the main centers of activity is large ports and international airports that have the potential to become national and international-scale economic gateways for logistics hubs. The aim of this research was to determine The Challenges of developing a logstics hub in Batu Ampar Port. This research uses descriptive qualitative approach and secondary data from the Batam port office and the Human Settlements and Spatial Planning Office. The results of this research are there are some challenges from the aspects of Geography, Infrastructure, Connectivity, Transportation costs and time, Trade movement requirements, Shipping dependability, Transport and trade regulations. Poor logistics performance is a major obstacle to trade growth in most cities in Indonesia. In this case there is an international shipping port but does not yet have adequate facilities and infrastructure to become a logistics hub.

The ASEAN Globalization Level issues a strict commitment between ASEAN countries, regarding the agreement of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). The agreement that leads to competition in the various sectors, one of which focuses on the labor sector, is a major requirement in service factors. The concept of Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) is an applicable norm in the recognition of skilled and certified labors. Judging at the competitiveness of the employment data availability and the growing number of Indonesian labors, then implications are made for the regions. The present research is aimed at the readiness of the Yogyakarta City Government's employment sector in the face of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) competition in 2016. ABSTRAKTingkat Globalisasi ASEAN memberikan komitmen yang ketat pada negara antar ASEAN, mengenai kesepakatannya ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). Kesepakatan yang membawa arah pada persaingan diberbagai sektor ini, salah satu fokusnya pada sektor tenaga kerja, yang merupakan syarat utama dalam faktor jasa. Konsep Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) merupakan aturan norma yang berlaku dalam pengakuan tenaga kerja yang terampil dan bersertifikasi. Oleh karenanya, dengan melihat daya