PALEMBANG (ISL News, April 14, 2026) – PT Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok (PTP Nonpetikemas) Palembang Branch continues to strengthen its role in supporting the smooth supply chain of the national fertilizer industry through reliable and integrated loading and unloading services in the South Sumatra region.
Loading and unloading of 4,509 tons of Muriate of Potash (MOP) bag cargo fertilizer has been carried out at the PTP Non-Container Pier, Palembang Branch. The cargo was transported aboard the MV Gold Spring from Cuo Lo Port, Vietnam.
The MV Gold Spring ship began docking on April 14, 2026 and unloading activities are planned to last until April 19, 2026. The unloading process is carried out by the Stevedoring Company (PBM) PT Kharisma Bahari by utilizing available port facilities, including Jib Crane, Hopper, and Grab to support smooth operations.
The MOP fertilizer being unloaded is imported raw material from PT Pupuk Sriwidjaja (Pusri), which will be used in the production of NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potassium) compound fertilizer. This activity is crucial for maintaining the availability of raw materials for the national fertilizer industry and supporting Indonesia's agricultural sector.
Branch Manager of PTP Non-Container Palembang Branch, Ade Affandi, said that his party remains committed to supporting the smooth distribution of logistics, especially strategic commodities such as fertilizer.
PTP Non-container is also implementing digital transformation through PTOS-M, the Pelindo Terminal Operating System Multipurpose. PTOS-M is Pelindo's integrated terminal operating system used to digitally manage various types of cargo, including non-container cargo, covering the entire process from planning and operations to monitoring and reporting, improving the efficiency and standardization of port services in Indonesia.
"We are fully committed to supporting the smooth distribution of fertilizer, a national strategic commodity. Through optimal facilities and operational services, we hope this distribution process can be more efficient and timely, thereby supporting the needs of the fertilizer industry and the agricultural sector in this region," said Ade (April 15, 2026).
On a separate occasion, General Manager of Pelindo Regional 2 Palembang Branch, Nunu Husnul Khitam, said that his party continues to support the operations of PTP Non-container and the entire Pelindo Group at the Port of Palembang by strengthening collaboration and engagement with Pelindo stakeholders and regulators, to ensure the smooth running and optimization of port services.
PTP Nonpetikemas Palembang Branch continues to be committed to providing the best service in loading and unloading operational activities, by prioritizing aspects of safety, efficiency, and reliability of port facilities.
The loading and unloading productivity of the Palembang Branch of PTP Non-Container Ton Ship Day (TSD) in the first quarter achieved quite good figures. This is evident in the 3% growth in general cargo packaging from 1,500 TSD to 1,544 TSD and a 1% growth in liquid bulk packaging from 2,815 TSD to 2,842 TSD, followed by bag cargo at 876 TSD and 1,297 TSD for dry bulk packaging.
Through this activity, it is hoped that the distribution of fertilizer raw materials can run smoothly so that it can support national agricultural productivity in a sustainable manner.
SM Corporate Secretary of PTP Nonpetikemas, Fiona Sari Utami, said, "PTP Nonpetikemas as part of the Pelindo Group continues to provide reliable and integrated non-container terminal services. We are experienced in handling various types of cargo, from liquid bulk, dry bulk, to general cargo, supported by an operational network in 11 port areas in western Indonesia," said Fiona.
"In the first quarter of 2026, the consolidated throughput of PTP Non-containerized Containerized Shipping reached 12.4 million tons, a 3.84% increase compared to the same period in 2025 of 11.9 million tons. The throughput composition was dominated by dry bulk at 5.7 million tons, or 46%, followed by general cargo at 2.9 million tons, or 24%, liquid bulk at 3 million tons, or 25%, and bag cargo at 656,000 tons, or 5%," Fiona added.
(ISL News Editorial Team/Corcom PTP Non-container).
