IPC Container Terminal (IPC TPK) reported a 6.15% growth in its Palembang operations in 2025, defying sluggish export-import conditions in South Sumatra.
The terminal handled 121,422 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last year, up from 114,383 TEUs in 2024, reflecting stronger ship connectivity and the consolidation of key import-export commodities, including factory spare parts and rubber.
The increase was also supported by a 700-TEU contribution from PT KAI imports in the second half of the year and the diversion of rubber cargo from Belawan to Palembang.
“This positive performance reflects the strong synergy between IPC TPK and stakeholders in South Sumatra in navigating global challenges,” said Agustian Chandra, manager of IPC TPK Palembang Area.
The growth comes despite a downturn in South Sumatra’s foreign trade.
Data from the South Sumatra Central Statistics Agency (BPS) show that from January to November 2025, export value fell 3.8% to US$5.82 million, while imports dropped sharply by 51.64% compared with the same period in 2024.
Weakening oil and gas exports, which fell 16.24%, and a 2.8% decline in non-oil and gas exports drove the contraction.
Agustian Chandra said IPC TPK would continue to focus on improving service efficiency, accelerating container handling, and expanding sea lane connectivity to strengthen Sumatra’s logistics network.