BALIKPAPAN INDONESIA (ISL News) – PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Regional 4 Balikpapan throughout 2024 managed to record positive consolidated performance marked by a significant increase in four business lines, reflecting Pelindo's commitment to providing optimal services in the port sector.
General Manager of Pelindo Regional 4 Balikpapan, Suhadi Hamid, said that last year his party recorded a growth in ship traffic of 96,895,366 Gross Tonnage (GT), or an increase of 8.5% compared to the previous year.
He also mentioned that in addition to ship traffic, three other business lines, namely container traffic, goods traffic, and passenger traffic, also experienced quite positive growth in 2024.
"Until December 2024, we recorded a realization of a 249% increase in container flow or at 1,693 TEUs. Meanwhile, the flow of goods increased by 34.2% or to 47,848,621 Tons/M3. Then the flow of passengers was 684,594 people, an increase of around 8.6%," explained Suhadi.
According to him, the positive performance growth achieved by Pelindo Regional 4 Balikpapan is the result of the hard work of the entire team and cannot be separated from the innovation and collaboration that continues to be developed, as well as a form of Pelindo's support in the context of developing the Indonesian Capital City or IKN.
"We are committed to continuing to provide effective, efficient, and highly competitive logistics solutions to support economic growth in this region," said General Manager of Pelindo Regional 4 Balikpapan.
As one of the strategic infrastructures in Indonesia, Balikpapan Port plays an important role in supporting regional and national economic activities. In an effort to strengthen performance, Pelindo also continues to invest in infrastructure and technology development to increase service capacity.
This achievement is not only proof of internal success, but also shows Pelindo's significant contribution as part of a State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN) that is a driver of the national logistics sector in driving economic growth and strengthening Indonesia's position as a global maritime logistics center. Pelindo Regional 4 Balikpapan is committed to continuing to maintain this positive trend through continuous innovation and excellent service.
(ISL News Editorial Team/Public Relations of Pelindo Reg. 4 Makassar/email: islnewstv@gmail.com).
