Jakarta, 29 May 2026 – IPC Container Terminal (IPC TPK) once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the smooth flow of international logistics through the maiden voyage service of the MV WANTAI, operated by X-Press Feeders with shipping agent Ben Line Agencies, in the South China Java X-Press (SCJX) service. The presence of this new service marks the first international maiden voyage served by IPC TPK in 2026, while also serving as a strategic step in strengthening Indonesia–China trade connectivity and expanding the intra-Asia shipping network.
The MV Wantai berthed at IPC TPK’s Operations Terminal 3 on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, at 16:20 WIB, with a port rotation of Yantian – Xiamen – Nansha – Jakarta – Surabaya – Yantian. This Liberian-flagged vessel, with a Length Over All (LOA) of 210 meters and a Beam of 32 meters, is a container vessel with a capacity of up to 2,902 TEUs. During its service in Jakarta, the vessel was recorded as carrying out loading and unloading activities of 1,577 boxes.
The presence of the SCJX service is important in supporting the flow of trade between Indonesia and China, which continues to show positive growth. Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), China remains Indonesia’s main trading partner as well as its largest non-oil and gas export destination throughout January–March 2026, with a value reaching US$16.50 billion, or contributing around 25.94 percent to total national non-oil and gas exports. On the import side, China is also Indonesia’s largest source country of non-oil and gas imports, with a value reaching US$22.02 billion, or around 41.56 percent of total national non-oil and gas imports.
Nationally, Indonesia’s trade balance for the January–March 2026 period still recorded a surplus of US$5.55 billion, with a total export value reaching US$66.85 billion. This positive performance was driven by trade growth in the processing industry sector, including iron and steel commodities, nickel products, electronics, consumer goods, and industrial raw materials that are widely traded with the Chinese market.
In line with the increasing intra-Asia trade activity, the need for shipping services that are efficient and have direct connectivity is becoming increasingly important in order to support the smooth distribution of goods. The presence of this new service is expected to make a positive contribution to the growth of international container flow at IPC TPK through the addition of new vessel calls, the optimization of quay utilization, the stacking yard, and loading and unloading equipment. This service also expands the terminal’s market coverage of international feeder operators and has the potential to strengthen cargo transhipment connectivity as well as other regional trade networks.
For service users, this South China–Indonesia direct service presents a more competitive shipping alternative with efficient transit times, an additional shipping option for national exporters and importers, and supports the flexibility of the Intra-Asia trade supply chain.
The welcoming ceremony for the new service was held on Thursday, 28 May 2026, attended by the Acting Director of Commercial and Business Development of IPC TPK, Yanuar Evyanto, and representatives from the Management of Ben Line Agencies.
The Corporate Secretary of IPC TPK, Daniel Setiawan, stated that the presence of this new service is a form of global shipping lines’ trust in IPC TPK’s operational readiness and service quality. “With the support of integrated terminal services and optimal operational readiness, IPC TPK is ready to support the needs of shipping lines in delivering more efficient connectivity. The presence of this new service not only strengthens the international shipping network, but also provides added value for service users through more competitive service options,” concluded Daniel.