PT Indonesia Kendaraan Terminal Tbk (IDX: IPCC) is gearing up to expand the yard at its Semayang Satellite Terminal in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, in anticipation of growing cargo traffic linked to the development of Indonesia’s new capital city, Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN).
The recommendation came after a high-level management walkthrough led by IPCC’s Board of Directors, Board of Commissioners, and representatives from PT Pelindo Multi Terminal Subholding, an entity focused on multi-purpose terminals. The site visit aimed to assess the terminal’s operational readiness, supporting infrastructure, and workforce capacity.
Executives present included Independent Commissioners Abdur Rahim Hasan and LM Arya Bima Yudiantara, Director of Finance, HR and Risk Management Wing Megantoro, and senior management from IPCC’s supporting organs.
Over two days, the team conducted strategic meetings and on-site inspections to evaluate how the facility can better meet the logistical demands of a rapidly growing region.
“Semayang is not just another satellite terminal, it’s a critical logistics gateway to IKN,” said Wing Megantoro.
“As vehicle flow into the new capital increases, so must our capacity and capability to handle it efficiently. That includes expanding the stacking yard and investing in qualified human resources to ensure sustainable growth.”
From January to April 2025, the Semayang Terminal recorded 328 ship visits, marking a 33.33% year-on-year increase. This spike in activity underscores the terminal’s growing strategic importance as a transit point for Completely Built-Up (CBU) vehicles, heavy machinery, and general cargo destined for IKN’s massive infrastructure projects.
During the walkthrough, the management team identified several adjacent areas that could potentially be converted into additional stacking yards. The expansion is seen as essential to accommodate projected increases in cargo volume driven by the development boom in East Kalimantan.
“As vehicle demand continues to rise in East Kalimantan, IPCC must ensure sufficient capacity to serve market needs while maintaining the seamless flow of logistics to the capital,” added Commissioner Hasan.
Beyond expanding yard capacity, the review also emphasized the need to upgrade on-site facilities to support employee well-being, including improvements to workspaces, sanitation, and prayer areas.
This latest initiative reflects IPCC’s broader commitment to supporting Indonesia’s national development agenda by ensuring that its port infrastructure remains agile, resilient, and future-ready.