Container terminal operator IPC Terminal Petikemas records 15.1% year-on-year
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JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — Container terminal operator IPC Terminal Petikemas, a subsidiary of Pelindo Terminal Petikemas, records 15.1% operational growth in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year.
In September 2025, IPC Terminal Petikemas, or IPC TPK, handled 304,358 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), up from 264,262 TEUs in September 2024. The increase highlights a consistent rise in container throughput managed by the company year after year.
“The significant improvement in IPC TPK’s operational performance is concrete evidence of our continuous transformation and collective consistency in delivering the best service. This achievement stems from the trust of our loyal customers,” said Corporate Secretary IPC TPK Pramestie Wulandary in a statement on Monday, Oct 20, 2025.
From January to September 2025, IPC TPK recorded total operational performance of 2,621,101 TEUs, a 13.95% increase from 2,300,306 TEUs in the same period last year. The growth was primarily driven by domestic container traffic, which remains a crucial pillar of Indonesia’s logistics supply chain.
Significant growth occurred across several operational areas. IPC TPK Tanjung Priok saw stronger adhoc services and improved terminal efficiency. IPC TPK Pontianak benefited from higher container volumes from major shipping lines, while IPC TPK Palembang handled diverted rubber cargo from Belawan.
Meanwhile, IPC TPK Teluk Bayur recorded higher exports of rubber, perlite, and animal feed, and IPC TPK Panjang saw rising export volumes of coffee, rubber, and fresh bananas alongside increased imports of animal feed supplements and corn gluten meal.
Positive momentum was further boosted by new export activities. In September 2025, IPC TPK handled an adhoc international service bound for Vietnam. The vessel MV Alvan, which docked at Operational Terminal 3 in Tanjung Priok, was part of a collaboration with HDAS Co through the local agent Karana Line. The initiative is expected to strengthen Indonesia–Vietnam trade ties and open new export opportunities within ASEAN.
The company’s strong performance aligns with the broader trend of national trade expansion. According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS) data as of August 2025, Indonesia’s exports reached $185.13 billion, up 7.72% year on year, while imports stood at $155.99 billion, an increase of 2.05%.
Most imports comprised raw materials and capital goods, signaling sustained domestic industrial expansion. As a result, Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of $29.14 billion from January to August 2025. These figures underscore the critical role of logistics and port sectors in supporting national export distribution.
“As we approach the end of 2025, IPC TPK aims to sustain its positive performance by strengthening operational efficiency, expanding digital services, fostering collaboration with customers, and enhancing human resources to meet future logistics challenges. We are committed to ensuring IPC TPK grows not only stronger but also more sustainably,” Pramestie said.