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About Batam City – Indonesia’s Strategic Maritime Hub

Batam City is one of Indonesia’s most dynamic industrial and maritime centers, located in the Riau Islands Province just 20 km south of Singapore. As part of the Indonesia–Malaysia–Singapore Growth Triangle (IMS-GT), Batam has developed into a world-class logistics, manufacturing, and shipping destination. Its strategic position on international shipping lanes—including the busy Straits of Malacca and Singapore—makes the city a preferred gateway for global cargo movement.

Batam is supported by modern infrastructure, international port facilities, bonded logistics zones, shipyards, and industrial parks. The island is home to dozens of world-leading offshore, marine, and logistics companies. With efficient customs processes, competitive operational costs, and rapid port access, Batam provides the ideal base for ship agency, maritime operations, and international trading companies.

For ship operators, Batam offers a highly advantageous location for bunkering, crew change, vessel repair, spare-parts handling, ship supplies, and marine services with fast connections to Southeast Asian ports.

Batu Ampar Port – The Main International Port of Batam

Batu Ampar Port (Pelabuhan Batu Ampar) is the primary commercial seaport in Batam and one of Indonesia’s most important cargo gateways. Centrally located on Batam Island, this port is managed by Pelindo and serves international container ships, general cargo, project cargo, and offshore support vessels.

Key Advantages of Batu Ampar Port

Strategic Location: Only minutes from Singapore’s shipping routes, enabling fast vessel turnaround and efficient maritime operations.
Comprehensive Facilities: Container terminal, cargo yards, warehouses, Ro-Ro facilities, and specialized berths for various vessel types.
Ideal for Ship Agency Services:
- Vessel clearance (inbound/outbound)
- Crew change & immigration handling
- Ship supplies, provisions, bunkers & freshwater
- Spare part logistics & STS (ship-to-ship) support
- Coordination of repairs at nearby shipyards
Project Cargo Friendly: Excellent for oversized and heavy cargo due to nearby fabrication yards and industrial zones.
Rapid Development: Undergoing major upgrades to improve berth length, crane capacity, container handling speed, and cargo management.

With continuous modernization and its proximity to global maritime routes, Batu Ampar Port is increasingly becoming a preferred port for international vessels seeking efficient port agency services, maintenance support, and cost-effective operations.

Why Batam is Ideal for Shipping & Ship Agency Businesses

Direct access to international shipping lanes
Lower port charges and operational costs compared to neighboring countries
Fast customs and immigration formalities
Large cluster of shipyards and marine engineering companies
Excellent access to spare parts, workshop facilities, and crew manpower
Integrated marine logistics ecosystem supporting all types of vessels

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