Kijing Terminal Officially Serves Maiden Export, Pelindo Boosts West Kalimantan Logistics Efficiency

West Kalimantan Governor Ria Norsan officiated the first container export from Kijing Terminal in Mempawah Regency on Monday, 29 June 2026. This milestone marks a significant step in optimising Kijing Terminal as an export gateway for West Kalimantan’s leading commodities while strengthening national logistics connectivity. The inaugural export involved the shipment of various commodities to several countries. From Kijing Terminal, PT Borneo Alumina Indonesia exported 12 containers of alumina hydroxide and PT Unicoco Industries Indonesia shipped two containers of processed coconut products to Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. Additionally, PT Ferrindo exported 10 containers of whole coconuts to Yangpu, China, whilst from the Tayan area, PT Indonesia Chemical Alumina dispatched 150 containers to South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. The export was facilitated through container facilities prepared by PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Regional 2, the operator of Kijing Terminal. The terminal had previously received its first container vessel visit on 10 June 2026, marking the commencement of container services at Kijing. The export activity was served by MV WGM 256 T, which docked at Pier PK 02 on 28 June 2026, and TK MMSS 2711/TB Megah 1611, which handled subsequent operational activities on 29 June 2026. Governor Ria Norsan expressed appreciation for Pelindo’s efforts in accelerating the optimisation of Kijing Terminal through the provision of container services. He expressed hope that Kijing Terminal would develop into a new export-import hub capable of driving investment and economic growth in West Kalimantan. ‘Let us jointly support the development of Kijing Terminal. The Provincial Government is also continuing to encourage the acceleration of road access construction to Kijing so that logistics connectivity improves and investment enters West Kalimantan more quickly,’ he said. Pelindo’s Commercial Director, Farid Padang, stated that the maiden export from Kijing Terminal demonstrates that the port is beginning to gain the trust of business operators as West Kalimantan’s export gateway. In this initial shipment, 180 containers were dispatched via Malaysia. Going forward, Pelindo will prepare larger-capacity vessels to enable direct exports to destination countries without the need for transit ports. ‘This is an initial step for all of us. Going forward, the optimisation of Kijing Terminal must continue to be supported through synergy among all parties, including service users, while always paying attention to operational risk mitigation and port governance so that services can continue to improve,’ he said. Executive Director 2 of Pelindo Regional 2, Budi Prasetio, said the maiden export was the result of collaboration between Pelindo, the government, regulators, shipping companies, exporters, and all stakeholders in driving the optimisation of Kijing Terminal. ‘This maiden export is proof that Kijing Terminal is beginning to gain the trust of business operators. We have prepared various supporting facilities, including container handling equipment, so that this terminal is ready to provide effective, efficient, and competitive services,’ Budi said in Mempawah. He expressed hope that the availability of container services at Kijing Terminal would provide an alternative for exporters in West Kalimantan to ship their products directly through the regional port, thereby making the distribution chain more efficient and reducing logistics costs. ‘The more commodities exported through Kijing Terminal, the greater the added value the region will enjoy. The port is not merely a place for the entry and exit of goods, but also a driver of regional economic growth and competitiveness. We will continue to strengthen collaboration with the government, regulators, shipping companies, and service users so that the utilisation of Kijing Terminal continues to increase,’ he said. The Head of the Pontianak Class II Harbormaster and Port Authority Office, Capt. Dwi Wahdiana, noted that with the commencement of container services, Kijing Terminal now serves various types of port activities, ranging from dry bulk, liquid bulk, and multipurpose to container services. ‘This is a good initial step. Going forward, all parties, including service users, need to continue synergising to optimise services while always paying attention to operational risk mitigation and increasingly better port governance,’ he said. Mempawah Regent Erlina has consistently supported the optimisation of Kijing Terminal, noting that the local community will also reap positive benefits from the terminal’s improved performance. ‘The economy in Mempawah will also develop, especially regarding the increase in the workforce and the ease of access for exporting local produce. For this reason, all stakeholders must collaborate, both from the operational side and supporting infrastructure,’ she said. With the commencement of container export services, Kijing Terminal is expected to increasingly serve as an international trade gateway for West Kalimantan’s leading commodities while strengthening Indonesia’s position in the national maritime logistics network. To support the smooth flow of goods, Kijing Terminal implements two shipping route schemes: direct call, a direct shipping service specifically for the route to Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, and transshipment, a transit service via Pasir Gudang to expedite delivery times for commodities destined for China. This marks a new chapter in regional logistics efficiency, recording a total export value of USD 1.21 million or approximately Rp 21.49 billion.