Indonesia’s IPC Terminal Petikemas (IPC TPK) hosted senior executives from Malaysia’s Johor Port Berhad (JPB) on Friday in a visit aimed at strengthening cooperation and benchmarking port operations at Tanjung Priok, the country’s busiest container gateway.
The delegation, led by Head of Commercial Ethan Chuah and AGM KBA Container Tehvarajan Nadarajan, held technical discussions with IPC TPK directors on improving service efficiency, stevedoring processes, yard and field management, digitalisation initiatives and occupational safety standards.
“We welcome Johor Port Berhad’s visit to explore potential future collaborations. We are very open to the ideas and innovations they have implemented in container terminal management,” said IPC TPK Corporate Secretary Pramestie Wulandary. “International benchmarking shows that IPC TPK’s operational standards can serve as a reference for other ports in the region.”
IPC TPK directors Yanuar Evyanto and Ahmad Mimbar received the delegation and provided an overview of the company’s operations, followed by a tour of the Integrated Planning & Control room. Both sides presented their respective approaches to technology-driven terminal management, sustainability programmes, workforce development and operational performance.
The two port operators also discussed regional cargo flows, particularly exports, and efforts to enhance ASEAN logistics competitiveness. According to IPC TPK, Johor Port floated the idea of establishing new container routes connecting Indonesian outports such as Jambi, Pontianak and Panjang to Johor Port—offering an alternative transshipment hub to Singapore.
The proposal would involve partnerships with feeder operators already serving Indonesia’s outports, potentially offering similar reliability at more competitive costs. IPC TPK said the option could give Indonesian exporters greater flexibility in building efficient supply chains.
“This visit is a strategic opportunity to share experiences and strengthen container terminal service standards,” Pramestie said. “Regional collaboration can accelerate logistics efficiency and deliver added value for users at both ports. We hope this will be a first step toward advancing Southeast Asia’s port ecosystem and reducing national logistics costs.”
IPC TPK has hosted delegations this year from Japan, Australia, Denmark, Russia and Mexico, underscoring its role as a regional benchmark for terminal operations. The company said it aims to continue expanding global partnerships through operational innovation, service improvements and the integration of ESG principles.