Pontianak, 26 January 2026 – IPC Terminal Petikemas (IPC TPK) recorded improved operational performance at its Pontianak Area throughout 2025 compared to the previous year, in line with strengthening trade activities and goods distribution in West Kalimantan Province. Based on IPC TPK operational data, container throughput at Pontianak Container Terminal during 2025 (up to December) reached 283,045 TEUs, increasing from 263,391 TEUs recorded in 2024. As a result, the performance of the Pontianak Area grew by approximately 7.47% year-on-year.
The increase in container throughput was driven by higher shipping activity and cargo volumes. During December 2025, the number of vessel calls increased by 43 ships compared to the previous month, contributing to a monthly increase of 438 boxes or 404 TEUs in container flow.
From the shipping line perspective, year-on-year container volume growth was recorded among several major operators, including Ganendra Catra Sakti, which grew by 2.82%, Indo Container Line with a significant increase of 40.55%, and Meratus Line, which recorded the highest growth at 93.40% compared to the previous year. In addition, domestic container throughput at the Pontianak Area also posted strong growth of 19.75% compared to 2024, reflecting increased inter-island distribution activity within West Kalimantan.
“The continuously improving performance of the Pontianak Area throughout 2025 highlights the terminal’s increasingly strategic role in supporting regional logistics flows and trade,” said M. Loutfie Hidayat, Manager of IPC TPK Pontianak Area.
The operational performance of Pontianak Container Terminal is in line with data from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) of West Kalimantan Province, which shows that foreign trade activity remained stable throughout 2025. BPS recorded that in November 2025, West Kalimantan’s export value reached US$177.13 million, while import value stood at US$51.02 million, resulting in a trade surplus position.
Cumulatively, West Kalimantan’s foreign trade value for the January–November 2025 period also recorded a surplus of approximately US$1.13 billion, reflecting strong regional export performance. This condition further drove demand for container services at Pontianak Container Terminal as one of the main gateways for export and import cargo flows in West Kalimantan.
“Going forward, IPC Terminal Petikemas will continue to focus on enhancing service reliability, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening the role of Pontianak Container Terminal in supporting smooth cargo flows and regional economic growth in West Kalimantan,” Loutfie concluded.