Pontianak Container Terminal (TPK Pontianak) reported a strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, with container throughput exceeding both internal targets and year-on-year figures. The terminal is also poised to further boost its performance as some new services are on the way (OTW).
TPK Pontianak is preparing to receive a new barge service operated by PT Pelayaran Sukses Sindo Damai (PSSD). The LL Massie, operating on the Singapore–Pontianak–Panjang route, will offer weekly calls, further enhancing connectivity and capacity.
Mochammad Loetfie, Area Manager of IPC TPK Pontianak, expressed confidence that the addition of new services will support the terminal in not only achieving but exceeding its 2025 target.
“The LL Massie barge is expected to call at TPK Pontianak starting this week, with plans to handle 300 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) per visit,” said Loetfie in Pontianak on Thursday (May 1, 2025).
According to the terminal’s 2025 target budget (RKAP), TPK Pontianak aims to handle 275,251 TEUs this year, an increase of 7% from the 263,391 TEUs recorded in 2024. The 2024 target had originally been set at 262,317 TEUs.
“The 2025 target consists of 92% domestic containers and 8% international. We are highly optimistic about achieving this goal,” Loetfie added.
Photo: Mochammad Loetfie
In Q1 2025 alone, the terminal handled 64,309 TEUs, surpassing the quarterly RKAP target of 63,361 TEUs.
TPK Pontianak has also advanced its digitalization efforts by implementing TOS Nusantara, a world-class Terminal Operating System, in September 2023. This system is gradually being rolled out across all terminals managed by Pelindo’s container terminal subholding, PT Pelindo Terminal Petikemas (SPTP).
Loetfie highlighted that the terminal’s main export commodities are coconuts—from Mempawah to Sambas—and alumina, a raw material for aluminum production.
“With hard work and optimization of existing facilities and equipment, we are confident in reaching 7% growth in container throughput this year,” he affirmed.
Urgent Call
The logistics community in West Kalimantan has welcomed the terminal’s performance, noting the positive impact on receiving and delivery (R/D) activities via trucking. However, regulatory constraints remain an issue.
“Unfortunately, current provincial regulations limit 40-foot container trucking to nighttime hours. While 20-foot containers are permitted during the day, it is restricted to certain hours,” said Imam Darmawan Vidya, Chairman of the Indonesian Truck Companies’ Association (Aptrindo) for West Kalimantan chapter.
Photo: Imam Darmawan Vidya
He urged the provincial government to invest in new road infrastructure connecting the port with industrial and logistics hubs, pointing out that current road conditions are inadequate—especially given the port’s central location in Pontianak.
From an operational standpoint, industry stakeholders continue to express satisfaction with terminal services.
“We’ve never experienced issues with service at TPK Pontianak. Operations have been smooth,” said Hamdan Godang, a figure in shipping and logistic business.
However, he raised concern over equipment limitations, particularly the outdated Container Crane (CC) 01. Currently, only two CCs are operational.
Photo: Hamdan Godang
“There was a plan to replace CC 01 before the Pelindo merger, but it was postponed. The terminal urgently needs a third crane, especially when two vessels are loading and unloading simultaneously,” said Godang, who manages Tanto Line business in West Kalimantan.
He hopes Pelindo will soon approve the procurement of a replacement crane.