The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming\/BKPM is vigorously\npromoting the development of the New Palembang Port at Tanjung Carat,\nBanyuasin Regency, South Sumatra. This strategic initiative aims to\nsignificantly improve national logistics efficiency. The project is\nexpected to provide a concrete solution to infrastructure challenges in\nthe region.<\/p>\n
Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming\/Deputy Head of BKPM,\nTodotua Pasaribu, stated that this project is part of the government\u2019s\nstrategy. The strategy focuses on strengthening integrated logistics\ninfrastructure connected to industrial zones and transportation\nnetworks. The project launch took place on Thursday (9 April 2026),\nreaffirming the government\u2019s commitment.<\/p>\n
The Tanjung Carat Port will not only serve as basic infrastructure\nbut also address logistics efficiency issues. Particularly in South\nSumatra, which is rich in natural resources but has not optimally\nutilised them. This development is key to enhancing trade capacity and\nregional competitiveness.<\/p>\n
Strengthening Logistics Efficiency and National\nCompetitiveness<\/strong><\/p>\n Deputy Minister of Investment\/Deputy Head of BKPM, Todotua Pasaribu,\nemphasised that the main problem is not the abundance of resources.\nRather, it lies in the ability to commercialise them and improve\nexisting logistics efficiency. The Tanjung Carat Port emerges as an\nanswer to boost trade capacity and Indonesia\u2019s overall\ncompetitiveness.<\/p>\n South Sumatra possesses vast natural resources, including coal, oil\nand gas, as well as plantation commodities. However, this potential has\nnot been fully optimised due to limitations in efficient logistics\ninfrastructure. Adequate infrastructure is the primary key to increasing\nthe value added from these resources.<\/p>\n Todotua added that without strong competitiveness, the wealth of\nnatural resources will not mean much for public welfare. Ultimately, the\nimpact of this inefficiency will be borne by the public at large.\nTherefore, infrastructure development such as the Tanjung Carat Port is\nvital for economic progress.<\/p>\n Integrated Port and Downstreaming Industrial Special Economic\nZone<\/strong><\/p>\n As an integrated port, the Tanjung Carat Port is designed to connect\nwith various important supporting infrastructures. This includes toll\nroads, railway lines, and industrial zones within a single development\ncluster. This integrated concept will ensure smooth flow of goods and\nservices from upstream to downstream.<\/p>\n The area around the Tanjung Carat Port has also been proposed as a\nSpecial Economic Zone (SEZ) based on industrial downstreaming.\nDesignation as an SEZ is expected to attract more investments. The goal\nis to optimise local natural resource potential through further\nprocessing.<\/p>\n Todotua Pasaribu explained that this consolidation is part of a\nlarger national strategic project. He revealed that the Tanjung Carat\nPort is planned to become an SEZ for downstreaming industries, making it\nthe first with such a focus. This demonstrates the government\u2019s\ncommitment to economic transformation.<\/p>\n Investment Potential and Full Government Support<\/strong><\/p>\n Investment realisation in South Sumatra in 2025 reached Rp62.66\ntrillion, dominated by the manufacturing sector, particularly paper and\nprinting, as well as mining and energy. This figure indicates a\nsustainable economic transformation towards higher value-added\nindustries. This transformation requires support from an efficient\nlogistics system.<\/p>\n Todotua emphasised that the investment potential in South Sumatra is\nalready very significant. However, that potential must be supported by\nefficient infrastructure to maximise value added. This also aims to\nsustainably enhance the competitiveness of local products in the global\nmarket.<\/p>\n The central government has expressed full commitment to supporting\nthe Tanjung Carat Port project. This support includes accelerating land\nacquisition and integration of necessary supporting infrastructure. \u201cAll\nsupport is already available,\u201d said Todotua, \u201cIf we do not move quickly,\nwe will lose the momentum.\u201d<\/p>\n The success of this project now depends heavily on collective\ncommitment to carry out the development. Collaboration between the\ncentral government, local government, and related parties is the key.\nThis ensures that the Tanjung Carat Port can soon operate and provide\npositive impacts on the national economy.<\/p>",
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