Batam records 8% increase in container volume with enhanced port operations in 2024.
Batam’s port sector achieved remarkable growth in 2024, recording an 8% increase in container volume compared to 2023. Enhanced logistics infrastructure and strategic shipping initiatives have positioned Batam as a key player in Indonesia’s economic growth.
The Batam Port Authority (Badan Usaha Pelabuhan BP Batam) reported significant achievements in 2024, with container traffic rising from 624,061 TEUs in 2023 to 673,343 TEUs in 2024. The growth reflects strategic efforts to improve port operations, foster international connections, and support Indonesia’s economic aspirations.
Batam’s ports recorded 673,343 TEUs in 2024, an 8% increase from 2023. Domestic containers accounted for 180,000 TEUs, while export-import containers made up 493,000 TEUs.
Investments in port facilities, including a Rp3.6 trillion (~SGD 298.8 million) development at Batu Ampar Terminal, and the launch of direct shipping routes to China and Myanmar boosted container handling efficiency.
Ship visits to Batam totaled 28,961 in 2024, a 3% rise from 2023. Batu Ampar Terminal alone saw a 6% increase, reaching 7,656 ship calls. Non-containerized cargo volumes grew 5%, from 9.2 million tons in 2023 to 9.7 million tons in 2024.
The adoption of the Batam Seaport Information Management System (B-SIMS) and the Batam Terminal Operating System (B-TOS) streamlined operations, reducing delays and enhancing customer experience.
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Under the leadership of BP Batam and directives from Muhammad Rudi, Batam continues to establish itself as a major logistics hub, fostering investment and creating new opportunities in the region.
Batam’s growing port capacity and improved logistics infrastructure present new opportunities for trade and collaboration. The proximity to Singapore enhances its appeal as a logistics hub for Southeast Asia.
Keywords: Batam Port Growth, Logistics Expansion TEUs, 673,343 TEUs Recorded
