HMM, a leading South Korean shipping company, and New Priok Container Terminal One (NPCT1) are pleased to announce that HMM’s service connecting Far East, India and Latin America (FIL) makes its maiden call in Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, on 8th June 2023.
Hyundai Shanghai will be the first vessel for HMM’s FIL service at Jakarta with her carrying capacity of 6,987 twenty-foot equivalent units and this marks the first direct service from Indonesia to Latin America, with connection to key Asian ports (Busan – Shanghai – Ningbo – Shekou – Jakarta – Singapore – Kattupalli – Santos – Paranagua – Itapoa – Navegantes – Buenos Aires – Montevideo – Santos – Singapore – Hongkong – Busan).
As an exclusive service operated by HMM, HMM is convinced that this enhanced service will provide more efficient transportation options, hence strengthening trade relationships and promoting economic growth in these regions. On top of that, NPCT1 is honored to be chosen as a strategic partner of HMM to support the FIL service.
The launch of the enhanced FIL service was celebrated with a presentation of plaques from NPCT1’s Management team to the Captain of MV. Hyundai Shanghai and HMM Indonesia’s Management team. This partnership demonstrates the collaborative efforts and shared commitment between HMM and NPCT1 in delivering best-in-class service and facilitating seamless trade operations.
“We are enormously proud to play a key role in strengthening the logistics network across Far East, India and Latin America through this HMM’s FIL. We are confident that NPCT1’s best-in-class operations and services will meet HMM’s expectations. This is an opportunity to further deepen our relationship with HMM and to contribute to the development of the global supply chain as well as the Indonesian economy together” as stated by Takayuki Hori, President Director of NPCT1.
“We believe that the addition of these ports will greatly benefit our customers by offering more efficient and reliable transport solutions for their businesses,” stated HMM. “We are committed to delivering excellent service and meeting the transportation needs of our valued customers.”
HMM and NPCT1 look forward to providing customers with the HMM’s FIL service and reinforcing our position as global leaders in the shipping industry.
PT New Priok Container Terminal One (NPCT1) is the first phase of New Priok Development and commenced its operation on 18 August 2016. The company is owned by the 4 (four) shareholders PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero); Mitsui & Co., Ltd.; PSA International Pte Ltd; and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and has the vision to be the leading terminal in Indonesia with mission to provide best-in-class terminal services to energize Indonesia’s international trade and achieve its full growth potential by building successful partnerships with customers and stakeholders.
NPCT1 is a green-port container terminal equipped with 8 Super Post Panamax Quay Cranes and 24 electric-hybrid RTG to handle 1.5 MTEUs which is recognized by its customers and Tanjung Priok Port Authority for Best Terminal Performance Achievement through the OP Award 2021 and Terminal Operator in Supporting Service Digitalization Program. With the motto of “We CARE We SHARE” as well as its value on Embracing Innovation, NPCT1, has become the first terminal in Jakarta with fully digital billing system, supporting the Government’s National Logistics Ecosystem (NLE) initiative as well as minimizing physical contact during Covid-19 pandemic which was acknowledged in COVID-19 Prevention Program Award by the Ministry of Manpower Award 2022.
HMM is a global integrated logistics and shipping company connecting customer values with more than 100 state-of-art vessels in operation and a global network of 110 countries around the world. The company provides customized services for different cargo including container cargo (dry, reefer and special cargo) and bulk cargo for raw materials, oil and plants. Equipped with over a hundred various vessels, including small ships, mega containerships and VLCCs* and global seaway networks linking logistics facilities of each country and the globe, HMM has the foundation for stable shipping services anytime and anywhere.
HMM Indonesia is represented by the agency company, PT. Mitrarejeki Investa which is under Meratus Group. HMM ID has 4 offices across Indonesia located in Jakarta, Surabaya, Semarang and Belawan. Focusing on national connectivity, HMM ID has seamless feeder services to support the customer demand connecting with major inland cities in Indonesia.