PT Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok (PTP Nonpetikemas) Palembang is strengthening its role in supporting Indonesia’s fertilizer supply chain by handling the unloading of imported fertilizer raw materials at Boom Baru Port in South Sumatra.
A total of 4,509 tonnes of Muriate of Potash (MOP) fertilizer arrived aboard the MV Gold Spring, which sailed from Cuo Lo Port in Vietnam, the company said.
The vessel docked on April 14, with unloading operations expected to continue until April 19. The cargo is being handled by stevedoring firm PT Kharisma Bahari, using port equipment including jib cranes, hoppers and grabs to ensure efficient operations.
The imported MOP is owned by PT Pupuk Sriwidjaja (Pusri) and will be used as a raw material in the production of NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potassium) compound fertilizer, an important input for Indonesia’s agricultural sector.
Ade Affandi, branch manager of PTP Nonpetikemas Palembang, said the company remains committed to supporting the distribution of strategic commodities such as fertilizer.
“We are fully committed to ensuring the smooth distribution of fertilizer as a national strategic commodity. With optimized facilities and operational services, we hope this process runs efficiently and on time to support the fertilizer industry and the agricultural sector,” Ade said.
The terminal operator is also implementing digital transformation through PTOS-M (Pelindo Terminal Operating System Multipurpose), an integrated system used to manage non-container cargo operations, covering planning, monitoring and reporting to improve efficiency and service standards.
Meanwhile, Nunu Husnul Khitam, General Manager of Pelindo Regional 2 Palembang, said the company continues to support terminal operations by strengthening coordination with stakeholders and regulators to ensure smooth port services.
Operational performance at PTP Nonpetikemas Palembang showed moderate growth in the first quarter of 2026.
General cargo productivity increased 3% to 1,544 Ton Ship Day (TSD) from 1,500 TSD a year earlier, while liquid bulk rose 1% to 2,842 TSD from 2,815 TSD. Bag cargo reached 876 TSD, and dry bulk recorded 1,297 TSD.
Separately, Fiona Sari Utami, Corporate Secretary of PTP Nonpetikemas, said the company continues to expand integrated non-container terminal services across western Indonesia.
In the first quarter of 2026, PTP Nonpetikemas recorded consolidated cargo throughput of 12.4 million tonnes, up 3.84% from 11.9 million tonnes in the same period last year.
Dry bulk accounted for the largest share at 5.7 million tonnes (46%), followed by liquid bulk at 3 million tonnes (25%), general cargo at 2.9 million tonnes (24%), and bag cargo at 656,000 tonnes (5%).
Boom Baru Port in Palembang, where PTP Nonpetikemas operates a multipurpose terminal, handles a range of commodities including fertilizer, palm oil derivatives, construction materials and project cargo.
The port has a 507-meter pier with a depth of -6 mlws and a 21,855-square-meter stacking yard, supported by equipment including jib cranes, forklifts, reach stackers and hopper systems to facilitate cargo handling operations.