Strategic Role of Tanjung Carat Port
Tanjung Carat Port is strategically developed to replace the aging Boom Baru Port in Palembang City. This transition is vital to reduce Musi River congestion, improve maritime safety, reduce congestion, and protect the river ecosystem, and establish a modern logistic and industrial hub for South Sumatera’s key commodities.
Reducing River Congestion & Urban Risk
Boom Baru Port sits within the Musi River, closely integrated with Palembang’s urban life. Heavy coal barge traffic and trucks passing through the city create congestion and safety risks.
Moving operations to Tanjung Carat Port will ease river traffic, improve bridge and waterway safety, and reduce heavy logistics movement in urban areas.
Logistics Hub for South Sumatera Commodities
The new port is designed as a centralized logistics hub supporting South Sumatera’s key commodities including coal, oil & gas, crude palm oil, coconuts, coffee beans, and rubber.
Existing industries such as chemical fertilizer and cement production will also benefit from improved maritime logistics, enabling more efficient supply chains and export opportunities.
Catalyzing Regional Economic Development
The development of Tanjung Carat Port significantly increases land value in surrounding areas of Banyuasin Regency and creates new opportunities for industrial growth.
It also retriggers the development of the Tanjung Api Api Special Economic Zone (SEZ), located approximately 20 km from the port. The SEZ has the potential to become a hub for downstream industries including coal processing, rubber manufacturing, alumina refining, timber, silica, and other commodity-based sectors.
River Traffic Relief
Reduces coal barge congestion in Musi River
Logistics Hub
Centralizes key South Sumatera commodities
Economic Growth
Boosts land value & regional industrial development