Batu Ampar North Pier consolidates operation under single port operator

Batu Ampar Container Terminal (BACT), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), and Interport Mandiri Utama (Interport), in cooperation with Batam Terminal Petikemas (BTP), will officially assume a single port operator role for the North Pier of Batu Ampar Port, carrying all corresponding rights and obligations as port operators starting 1 December 2025.

The integrated operational structure is expected to improve service standards, strengthen operational efficiency, and enhance Batu Ampar’s competitiveness as a regional logistics hub.

Single-port implementation

The single-port operator implementation was earlier announced in October in an event organized by Badan Pengusahaan Batam (BP Batam), marking a step towards modernizing port operations and improving logistics performance in Batam. Batam is located in Indonesia’s Riau Islands province, about 45 minutes away by ferry, south of Singapore.

“Starting 1st of December, BACT and BTP will officially operate as the single port operator of Batu Ampar Port’s North Pier, supporting Batu Ampar’s transformation into a modern and competitive international port,” said Benny Syahroni, BP Batam Port management director.

The North Pier features modern facilities for high-volume cargo handling. The pier has an annual capacity of 900,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEU) and features a 1,032-meter berth.

It is equipped with five quay cranes, 12 rubber-tired gantry cranes, and 10 electric terminal trucks, with the truck fleet expected to increase to 25 units in the near future.

Transform Batu Ampar into a modern international port

“It is our commitment to transform Batu Ampar into a modern and competitive international port. Along with investments in infrastructure and equipment, we are focused on developing a highly skilled local workforce aligned with the ICTSI Group’s professional standards to enhance performance and build on the strong foundation already in place,” said Hsin Kai Huang, BACT chief executive officer, who delivered the closing remarks with Basori Alwi, BTP president director.

The implementation of the single port operator model is expected to improve operational efficiency, reduce vessel turnaround times, and enhance overall service reliability at Batu Ampar Port.

As Batam consolidates its position as a strategic logistics gateway, improved port performance is expected to adequately help attract investment, support industrial expansion, and generate broader economic benefits for the city and surrounding regions.

Exclusive terminal serving Batam Island

Batu Ampar Container Terminal is the exclusive international container terminal serving Batam Island.

Strategically positioned within a rapidly expanding industrial hinterland and directly connected to 30 established industrial parks, BACT plays a pivotal role in supporting regional manufacturing, logistics and trade flows.

The terminal, located just 27 kilometers southeast of Singapore, offers immediate access to the straits of Malacca and Singapore, enabling efficient, high-connectivity gateway solutions across two of the world’s busiest and most critical maritime corridors.