PANGKALBALAM (ISL News) – PT Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok (PTP Nonpetikemas) Pangkal Balam Branch continues to strengthen its role in supporting the smooth supply chain of the Crude Palm Oil (CPO) industry through reliable and integrated loading and unloading services in the Bangka Belitung Islands region.
The high volume of liquid bulk loading and unloading activity at Pangkal Balam Port is dominated by crude palm oil (CPO) from oil palm plantations on Bangka Island, the main hinterland. Based on 2025 data, oil palm plantations in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province reached 355,065 hectares, with a potential production of approximately 4 tons per hectare. In addition to CPO, palm oil derivatives such as shells and kernels also offer potential for continued development in loading and unloading services.
The Pangkalbalam Branch of PTP Non-Container recorded continued throughput growth through April 2026, with a total throughput of 552.4 thousand tons/m3. This represents a 5.64% increase compared to the 522.9 thousand tons/m3 recorded in the same period the previous year. This achievement reflects consistent operational performance and service growth across the various segments served.
The liquid bulk segment was a major contributor, reaching 197,700 tons, exceeding the target by 3.07%. Bag cargo packaging also recorded 4.59% growth, reaching 105,700 tons, compared to 101,100 tons in the same period last year.
The highest growth was recorded in general cargo packaging, with 20.8 thousand tons, an 18.87% increase compared to 17.5 thousand tons in the same period last year, exceeding the target by 2.01%. Dry bulk packaging also demonstrated positive performance, reaching 112.2 thousand tons, an 11.84% increase compared to 100.3 thousand tons in April 2025.
Alamsyah, Branch Manager of PTP Non-Container's Pangkal Balam Branch, stated that optimizing liquid bulk services, particularly CPO, continues to be the company's primary focus, given the significant potential of palm oil commodities in the Bangka Belitung region. He added that various operational innovations are being implemented to ensure more efficient, safe, and sustainable loading and unloading processes.
"We continue to strengthen our services, particularly in the handling of CPO and its derivatives, through operational innovations that can increase efficiency while maintaining safety and environmental aspects," said Alamsyah.
This operational performance is supported by various innovations, one of which is the implementation of a portable drop tank system equipped with a submersible pump for CPO handling. This innovation significantly improves operational efficiency and optimizes pump capacity.
Furthermore, the truck-losing system allows for simultaneous service of up to four trucks. For safety and environmental reasons, the Pangkal Balam Branch of PTP Non-Container is also equipped with an oil spill response system consisting of oil booms, decomposing materials, and support vessels.
Going forward, the Pangkal Balam branch of PTP Non-Container is preparing an additional innovation, a drop tank cover, to allow loading operations to continue during rainy seasons. With an average rainfall of 12 days per month, this innovation is projected to increase loading capacity to 5,280 tons per month.
In addition to CPO, services are also being developed for palm oil derivatives. Since mid-2025, the Pangkal Balam Branch of PTP Non-Container has been serving palm kernel shell loading, contributing to the port's growing dry bulk performance.
As part of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo), PTP Non-container Pangkal Balam Branch is supported by complete facilities with a pier length of 649 meters as well as various loading and unloading equipment and adequate stacking areas.
The Pangkal Balam Branch of PTP Non-Container serves commodities from the agriculture, plantation, and mining sectors, which are the main drivers of the regional economy. This aligns with the agricultural sector's position as a development priority in the Bangka Belitung region. The Pangkal Balam Branch of PTP Non-Container operates in Pangkal Balam and Belinyu.
Pangkal Balam Port operates a multipurpose terminal, including a concrete dock, sheet pile dock 1, sheet pile dock 2, sailboat dock, Ketapang dock 1, and trestle facilities that support the loading and unloading of various commodities. The port serves a variety of commodities, including fertilizer, cement, building materials, rubber, palm kernel meal, shells, and containers.
Through the support of these facilities, innovation, and service development, PTP Non-container Pangkal Balam Branch continues to strengthen its role as a strategic logistics node in supporting the supply chain of the palm oil industry, mining sector, and agro-industry in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province.
(ISL NewsCorcom PTP Nonpetikemas Editorial Team) .
