BKPM Strengthens Development of Tanjung Carat Port
The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Badan Koordinasi Penanaman Modal (BKPM) is strengthening the development of the integrated New Palembang Port at Tanjung Carat, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra, with the aim of accelerating logistics efficiency.
Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of BKPM Todotua Pasaribu, in an official statement in Jakarta on Friday, conveyed that this project is part of the government’s strategy to bolster integrated logistics infrastructure connected to industrial zones and other transportation networks.
He personally attended the project launching of the port on Thursday (9/4), and emphasised that the development of Tanjung Carat Port not only serves as basic infrastructure but also as a solution to logistics efficiency challenges in South Sumatra.
“Our main issue is not resources, but the ability to commercialise them and achieve logistics efficiency. Tanjung Carat Port is a solution to increase trade capacity and improve our competitiveness,” he stressed.
He explained that South Sumatra has vast natural resource potential, from coal, oil and gas, to plantation commodities. However, this potential has not been optimal due to limitations in efficient logistics infrastructure.
“We are rich in resources, but if not competitive, it means nothing. Ultimately, the people bear the burden. Therefore, logistics infrastructure is key to increasing added value,” he stated.
As an integrated port, Tanjung Carat is designed to connect with various supporting infrastructures such as toll roads, railway lines, and industrial zones within one development cluster.
This area is also proposed to become a Special Economic Zone (KEK) based on downstreaming to strengthen investment appeal.
“This consolidation is part of an investment project and national strategic project, and it is planned that a special economic zone area will be opened here. This will be the first downstreaming-based special economic zone,” he clarified.
Furthermore, Todotua revealed that investment realisation in South Sumatra in 2025 reached Rp62.66 trillion, dominated by the processing industry sector, particularly paper and printing, as well as the mining and energy sectors.
According to him, this achievement indicates the direction of economic transformation towards value-added industries that needs to be supported by an efficient logistics system.
“The investment potential is already large, but it must be driven by efficient infrastructure so that the added value can be maximised and competitiveness increased,” he stated.