Key facts
- A new container terminal at Indonesia's Patimban Port has opened for commercial operations.
- The project was supported by Japanese government loans totaling approximately 272.5 billion yen.
- The terminal can handle 800,000 containers annually and features a 400-meter berth.
- The expansion aims to improve logistics for the Jakarta metropolitan area and boost economic growth.
- The third phase of development, including further expansion, is scheduled for completion in 2028.
A new container terminal at Indonesia's Patimban Port, located east of Jakarta, has commenced operations, marking a significant step in enhancing the country's logistics capabilities. The development, supported by substantial Japanese government loans, aims to address growing cargo volumes and improve the efficiency of the Jakarta metropolitan area's transportation network.
The Patimban Port expansion project has received multiple phases of funding from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), with total loans amounting to approximately 272.5 billion yen. The latest loan agreement, for the third phase of development, was for 83.4 billion yen (approximately IDR 8.5 trillion) and was formalized in January 2025. This phase is expected to be completed by 2028.
The newly opened terminal features a 400-meter berth with an annual capacity of 800,000 containers. This expansion is crucial as Jakarta's main port faces increasing demand, creating logistical challenges. The Japanese government's involvement, utilizing its technological expertise, is expected to facilitate imports and exports and improve the investment environment in Indonesia.
An automobile terminal was previously opened at the port in 2021. The expanded port aims to significantly boost car export capacity to 600,000 units annually. Japanese officials, including Takeda Sachiko, Chief Representative of JICA Indonesia Office, have expressed hope that the terminal's operation will attract further investment and stimulate regional economic growth.