IPC Terminal Petikemas (IPC TPK), a container terminal operator subsidiary of state-owned Pelindo Terminal Petikemas (SPTP), is accelerating its digital transformation in a bid to ease congestion and improve operational efficiency at Indonesia’s busiest port, Tanjung Priok.
The company has begun rolling out its Terminal Booking System (TBS), a digital platform that schedules truck arrivals at port facilities to reduce queues, cut fuel consumption, and lower emissions.
“In addition to TBS, IPC TPK is developing various digital innovations, including TOS Nusantara, which integrates container movement data across Pelindo terminals,” said IPC TPK President Director Guna Mulyana during a media briefing in Jakarta on Wednesday.
“This digital transformation aims to make services faster, more transparent, and more accessible.”
The company is targeting a throughput of 3.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) and revenue of IDR 2.9 trillion ($187 million) in 2025. To reach those goals, IPC TPK is launching a series of strategic initiatives this year, including the implementation of integrated gate systems (Join Gates), deployment of container scanners, standardization of planning and control operations, and comprehensive workforce training. It is also focused on optimizing existing assets to maximize capacity.
One of the pressing challenges for IPC TPK is maintaining the Yard Occupancy Ratio (YOR) below 65%, a benchmark set by port authorities to prevent bottlenecks in container movement. Exceeding that limit could lead to traffic jams that disrupt the flow of goods and hinder productivity.
“We will continue to focus on improving services, opening additional routes, and digitizing operations to increase port efficiency,” Guna added.
Robust Growth, Service Expansion
As of July 2025, IPC TPK recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in container throughput, reaching 2.01 million TEUs compared to 1.75 million in the same period last year. Gains were seen across all major terminal areas, with notable surges in Panjang (up 31.1%), Teluk Bayur (up 17.9%), and Tanjung Priok (up 15.8%).
Growth was fueled by a rebound in key commodity flows. Coffee exports from Lampung soared 311%, while imports of animal feed supplements rose 405%. In South Sumatra, rubber exports increased 122%, and domestic container volumes in and out of Pontianak grew 24% compared to the previous month.
To support growing trade volumes, IPC TPK has opened 23 new domestic and international shipping routes over the past three years, including connections to China, Russia, Oman, and Papua New Guinea. This year, new lines were launched in partnership with Marsa Ocean Shipping, Meratus Line, Indo Container Line, and MSC Line.
“Connectivity and shorter port stays are key to reducing logistics costs, both for domestic markets and export trade,” said Guna.
Sustainability remains a core focus. IPC TPK is electrifying its cargo-handling equipment, expanding green zones within its terminals, and further integrating digital technologies to help reduce emissions. Standardized planning and control functions are also being implemented across all operational zones to ensure consistency and compliance.