Batu Ampar Container Terminal (BACT), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), and Interport Mandiri Utama (Interport), in cooperation with Batam Terminal Petikemas (BTP), will officially assume the single port operator role for the North Pier of Batu Ampar Port starting 1 December 2025, carrying all corresponding rights and obligations as port operators.
The integrated operational structure will improve service standards, strengthen operational efficiency, and enhance Batu Ampar’s competitiveness as a regional logistics hub. The single-port operator implementation was announced during an event on 19 October organized by Badan Pengusahaan Batam (BP Batam), marking a step toward modernizing port operations and improving logistics performance in Batam.
“Starting 1st of December, BACT and BTP will officially operate as the single port operator of Batu Ampar Port’s North Pier, supporting Batu Ampar’s transformation into a modern and competitive international port,” said Benny Syahroni, BP Batam Port Management Director.
The North Pier features modern facilities for high-volume cargo handling. The pier has an annual capacity of 900,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) and features a 1,032-meter berth. It is equipped with five quay cranes, 12 rubber-tired gantry cranes, and 10 electric terminal trucks, with the truck fleet expected to increase to 25 units in the near future.
“It is our commitment to transform Batu Ampar into a modern and competitive international port. Along with investments in infrastructure and equipment, we are focused on developing a highly skilled local workforce aligned with the ICTSI Group’s professional standards to enhance performance and build on the strong foundation already in place,” said Hsin Kai Huang, BACT chief executive officer, who delivered the closing remarks with Basori Alwi, BTP president director.
The implementation of the single port operator model is expected to improve operational efficiency, reduce vessel turnaround times, and enhance overall service reliability at Batu Ampar Port. As Batam consolidates its position as a strategic logistics gateway, improved port performance will help attract investment, support industrial expansion, and generate broader economic benefits for the city and surrounding regions.
