All Other Java Ports, Indonesia

Port Overview

All Other Java Ports in Indonesia, aside from Tanjung Priok and Tanjung Perak, include ports such as Cirebon and Gresik. These ports are located along the northern and eastern coasts of Java, serving regional industrial and agricultural centers. While smaller than the main hubs, they play a strategic role in supporting domestic logistics and relieving congestion at the major ports. Their annual TEU capacity is significantly lower, typically ranging from several hundred thousand to under one million TEUs, and they are not ranked among Indonesia’s top container ports by volume.

Facilities & Infrastructure

All Other Java Ports in Indonesia, notably Tanjung Perak (Surabaya), feature key terminals such as Surabaya Container Terminal, bulk terminals, and the modern Teluk Lamong Green Port. Facilities include over 20 berths, extensive warehousing, and multi-purpose terminals for containers, bulk, and general cargo. Equipment includes ship-to-shore cranes, automated stacking cranes, and terminal tractors, with some terminals utilizing semi-automated and green port technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Container Terminals

All Other Java Ports in Indonesia, excluding Tanjung Priok, include Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) and Tanjung Emas (Semarang). Tanjung Perak has over 20 berths, a capacity of about 4.1 million TEUs, and features semi-automated terminals like Teluk Lamong, operated mainly by Pelindo. Tanjung Emas has several berths, a capacity near 900,000 TEUs, is advancing automation and digitalization, and is also operated by Pelindo. Both ports are undergoing modernization to enhance efficiency.

Port Services

• Container handling: Loading, unloading, and storage of containers using advanced equipment and skilled workforce.
• Cargo operations: Stevedoring, bulk and breakbulk cargo handling, project cargo, and transshipment services.
• Ship services: Berthing, pilotage, tug assistance, vessel agency, and ship supply.
• Warehousing: On-site and bonded warehousing for import/export cargo, secure storage, and inventory management.
• Customs: Customs clearance, documentation, inspection, and quarantine support for import/export shipments.

Global Connectivity

All Other Java Ports, such as Cirebon, Merak, Patimban, Tanjung Emas (Semarang), Tanjung Intan (Cilacap), and Ketapang, connect Java’s industrial and agricultural regions to Sumatra, Kalimantan, Bali, and eastern Indonesia. These ports support domestic feeder routes and some international shipping, linking to major markets in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Australia. They play a vital role in regional trade, logistics, and inter-island connectivity.

Port Statistics

All Other Java Ports, Indonesia – Key Statistics (2024):

• TEU Throughput: Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) handled approximately 4.1 million TEUs; Tanjung Emas (Semarang) handled about 895,900 TEUs.
• World Ranking: Tanjung Perak is among the top 50–60 busiest container ports globally; Tanjung Emas is not in the top 100.
• Number of Berths: Tanjung Perak has over 20 berths; Tanjung Emas has multiple berths for containers and general cargo.
• Area: Tanjung Perak covers a large port complex with extensive warehousing; Tanjung Emas is a major regional port with modernized stacking yards.
• Shipping Lines: Both ports are served by major international and regional shipping lines, including Maersk, CMA CGM, and Evergreen.