Ending the year on a high note, Pelindo Regional 2 Tanjung Priok celebrated the final ship departure of 2024 with a special ceremony for the MSC Sijing, a Liberian-flagged vessel.
The event was held at Pier 301 of Terminal 3, Indonesia’s largest port, on Tuesday, December 30, 2024, at 10:30 WIB. After completing 15 hours of loading and unloading operations, the MSC Sijing prepared to depart, signaling the conclusion of another successful year for Tanjung Priok Port.
The MSC Sijing, measuring 172 meters in length, 28 meters in width, and with a draft of 8.5 meters, is a pivotal component of the MSC Koala Service. This service strengthens trade flows between Indonesia, China, and Australia. Upon arrival from Hong Kong on December 31, 2024, the vessel unloaded 71 containers before loading 144 containers bound for Adelaide, Australia.
Captain Mirko Odalovic of the MSC Sijing expressed satisfaction with the efficient operations. “We are ready to depart before New Year 2025 after staying at the port for more than 15 hours. We have finished our work and are now ready to sail,” he said during an interview with Indonesia Shipping Gazette.
Enhancing Regional Connectivity
The MSC Koala Service is designed to boost trade between Indonesia and major markets like China and Australia. According to Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS), China remains Indonesia’s largest trading partner, with non-oil and gas exports reaching $5.66 billion in October 2024. Imports from China also topped the charts at $6.43 billion.
This service marks the sixth new route introduced at IPC TPK in 2024, further solidifying Tanjung Priok’s role as a regional logistics hub. The port’s Terminal 3, managed by IPC TPK, facilitates transshipment for cargo moving along the Intra-Asia route, connecting Fremantle, Australia, and major East Asian destinations like Shanghai and Hong Kong.
With its strategic location and expanding connectivity, Tanjung Priok Port is poised for continued growth in 2025. The MSC Koala Service exemplifies the port’s commitment to enhancing trade efficiency and fostering stronger ties between Indonesia and its key trading partners.
Record Growth in 2024
Pelindo Regional 2 Tanjung Priok reported significant growth across key metrics in 2024. Executive General Manager Adi shared provisional performance data during the New Year’s event, titled “Last Call Ship in 2024 and First Call Ship in 2025,” held at the Pelindo Regional 2 Office Park in Jakarta.
- Ship Calls: 14,089 vessels with a combined capacity of approximately 152 million GT.
- Container Throughput: 7.6 million TEUs, spanning terminals including Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT), Koja Container Terminal, New Priok Container Terminal One (NPCT1), and Terminal 3.
- Cargo Volume: 16 million tons.
The New Year’s celebration featured a performance by the legendary band ‘Kusplus Junior’ and brought together employees, representatives from Pelindo subsidiaries, and various stakeholders. Attendees included government agencies, port authorities, customs, quarantine offices, police, and key industry associations such as: The Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA); The Indonesian Stevedoring Companies’ Association (APBMI); The Indonesian Logistics and Forwarders’ Association (ALFI/ILFA); Trucking associations such as Organda Ansuspel, APTRINDO, and Logiondo
“Alhamdulillah, all indicators have shown year-on-year growth, including ship calls, cargo volumes, container throughput, and passenger numbers,” Adi remarked during his speech.