Padang, November 12, 2025 – IPC Terminal Petikemas (IPC TPK) Teluk Bayur Area recorded a performance increase of 15.65% during the January–September 2025 period compared to the same period in 2024. As of September 2025, IPC TPK Teluk Bayur handled 86,355 TEUs of containers, up from 74,654 TEUs in the same period of 2024. This reflects a consistent year-over-year positive growth trend.
“This performance improvement is clear evidence that collaboration between terminal operators, local government, and service users can drive unloading efficiency and logistics growth in West Sumatra,” said Erika Sudarto, Manager of IPC TPK Teluk Bayur Area.
Located in West Sumatra, IPC TPK Teluk Bayur plays a strategic role in boosting logistics in the province and surrounding regions. The operational growth is attributed to rising demand for key export commodities, including:
- Rubber, which increased by 20.39%
- Perlite, which rose by 45.16%
- Animal feed, which saw a surge of over 100%
According to the West Sumatra Statistics Agency (BPS), the province’s export value from January to September 2025 reached USD 2.093 billion, a 35.97% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Import value also rose by 13.98%, totaling USD 418.47 million.
To ensure optimal service, IPC TPK Teluk Bayur has implemented several human resource initiatives. These include regular physical health checks under the “Fit to Work” program for field workers and mandatory safety briefings for all personnel before starting their shifts, reinforcing a strong safety culture in the workplace.
“All our service improvement efforts—both operational and human resource-related—are aimed at ensuring a more efficient and reliable logistics process, ultimately contributing to regional economic growth,” Erika concluded.