Indonesian port operator IPC Terminal Petikemas (IPC TPK), a subsidiary of state-owned Pelindo Terminal Petikemas, reported a 13.95% increase in container throughput for the first nine months of 2025 (Q3), driven by stronger domestic traffic and rising export activity.
From January to September, the company handled 2.62 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), up from 2.3 million TEUs in the same period a year earlier, marking a robust operational rebound in a key sector of the country’s logistics chain.
The growth accelerated into the third quarter, with IPC TPK processing 304,358 TEUs in September alone, a 15.1% jump from 264,262 TEUs in September 2024, highlighting the company’s sustained momentum amid recovering trade flows and domestic economic activity.
“This improvement reflects our consistent transformation efforts and the dedication of all IPC TPK personnel to delivering reliable service,” said Corporate Secretary Pramestie Wulandary in a statement. “It is also a testament to the continued trust of our customers.”
The increase in container volumes was underpinned by several operational gains across IPC TPK’s network of ports. Tanjung Priok saw improved ad hoc services and terminal efficiency, while Pontianak benefited from higher volumes from major shipping lines.
Palembang recorded a boost in rubber cargo diverted from Belawan, and Teluk Bayur saw higher exports of rubber, perlite, and animal feed. In Panjang, outbound shipments of coffee, bananas, and rubber also rose, alongside imports of animal feed supplements and corn gluten meal.
In September, the company expanded its international footprint by launching ad hoc export services to Vietnam, with the MV Alvan calling at Tanjung Priok’s Terminal 3. Operated in partnership with HDAS Co and its Indonesian agent Karana Line, the service is expected to deepen trade ties between Indonesia and Vietnam and open new routes in the ASEAN market.
IPC TPK’s performance reflects broader trade trends in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Indonesia posted a trade surplus of $29.14 billion from January to August 2025, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). Exports rose 7.72% year-on-year to $185.13 billion, while imports climbed 2.05% to $155.99 billion, driven largely by raw materials and capital goods — a sign of sustained industrial demand.
Looking ahead, IPC TPK said it plans to focus on enhancing digital services, improving operational efficiency, and investing in human capital to ensure long-term resilience.
“As we approach year-end, we remain committed to building a more sustainable, efficient, and customer-focused terminal network,” Wulandary said.