PT Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok (PTP Nonpetikemas), a non-container terminal operator, a subsidiary of Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), planted 11,000 mangrove seedlings across 5.5 hectares in Lake Siombak, Medan, on Tuesday, September 23, as part of a broader push to support environmental rehabilitation and community development.
The initiative marks the fourth anniversary of Pelindo Day, which this year carries the theme “Green Port, Prosperous Community.” It was held in collaboration with the Lentera Pertiwi Sumatera Foundation, a local NGO focused on environmental and social empowerment.
Edi Priyanto, Human Resources Director of Pelindo Multi Terminal, said the mangrove planting effort was part of the company’s Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) program, aimed at contributing to climate change mitigation and ecosystem restoration.
“Environmental conservation demands multi-stakeholder involvement—from governments and businesses to students and the wider community,” Priyanto said. “We are committed to ensuring that our port operations go hand-in-hand with sustainable practices.”
He added that Pelindo plans to develop the Lake Siombak area into a hub for community-based waste management, in partnership with local institutions and educational bodies.
“If managed well, this area can become a model for sustainable waste solutions, while improving the livelihoods of nearby residents,” he said.
Fiona Sari Utami, Corporate Secretary of PTP Nonpetikemas, underscored the long-term environmental and economic value of restoring mangrove ecosystems, which serve as natural coastal barriers, marine habitats, and sources of livelihood.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to aligning business operations with environmental stewardship,” Utami said. “The impact of this program will extend beyond the present, benefiting future generations.”
The event drew participation from local officials, including representatives from the North Sumatra Provincial Forestry Agency, Medan Marelan Sub-District Office, and the Paya Pasir Village administration. Also in attendance were leaders from the Wampu Sei Ular Watershed Management Agency (BPDAS), who praised the program’s collaborative model.
“This partnership sets a strong example of how cross-sector cooperation can drive meaningful environmental outcomes,” said Komaruddin, Head of Institutional Affairs at BPDAS.
The mangrove planting project is one of several initiatives by the Pelindo Group aimed at promoting sustainable port development while strengthening ties with local communities.