UN/LOCODE: IDPDG📍 Indonesia
Port of Padang (UN/LOCODE IDPDG)
❖ Coordinates: -0.9500°N, 100.3500°E
❖ Time Zone: Asia/Jakarta
❖ UN/LOCODE: IDPDG
## About the Port
The **Port of Padang (UN/LOCODE: IDPDG)**, historically known as **Teluk Bayur**, serves as the primary maritime gateway for the province of West Sumatra (Sumatera Barat) and the broader Minangkabau hinterland. Strategically positioned on the western coast of Sumatra at coordinates **0°57′S 100°21′E**, the port operates within the **Asia/Jakarta (WIB, UTC+7)** timezone. It functions as a critical node in the Indonesian archipelago’s logistics network, connecting the resource-rich interior of Sumatra—specifically the coal, cement, and agricultural belts—with international shipping lanes traversing the Indian Ocean and the Strait of Malacca.
Managed by **PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Persero)** (IPC), the port holds the classification of a **Main Port (Pelabuhan Utama)** under Indonesian maritime law, granting it authority over subordinate feeder ports in the region. Its natural harbor configuration, sheltered by the curvature of the coastline and the offshore islands of Pulau Pieh and Pulau Pasumpahan, provides inherent protection from the heavy Indian Ocean swells, ensuring year-round operability—a distinct advantage over many exposed southern Sumatran terminals.
## History
Maritime activity at Padang dates back to the **7th century**, when the port served as a vital entrepôt for the **Srivijaya Empire**, facilitating the trade of camphor, gold, and spices with Indian, Arab, and Chinese merchants. European colonial interest crystallized in the **17th century** with the arrival of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), who established a fortified trading post (*logie*) in 1665, recognizing the strategic value of the pepper and gold trade routes emanating from the Minangkabau highlands.
The modern iteration of the port, **Teluk Bayur**, was officially inaugurated by the Dutch colonial government in **1891** (some sources cite 1888 for initial construction), replacing the increasingly silted and constrained riverine port at the mouth of the Batang Arau. The name "Teluk Bayur" (Bayur Bay) derives from the *Bayur* tree (*Pterospermum javanicum*), once abundant in the area. The construction of the **Emmahaven** (Emma Harbor) railway link to the interior coal mines at Sawahlunto (completed 1894) cemented its role as an extraction economy hub.
Post-independence, the port underwent significant rehabilitation following WWII damage. The **1980s and 1990s** saw the construction of specialized bulk terminals to handle the surge in coal and cement exports. The devastating **2009 Padang earthquake** (Mw 7.6) caused severe structural damage to quay walls and hinterland connections, prompting a massive reconstruction and modernization program funded by the central government and international loans, resulting in the current deep-water basin configuration.
## Infrastructure & Facilities
The port spans a total land area of approximately **125 hectares** with a water area of **300 hectares**. Current infrastructure is segmented into specialized terminals to optimize throughput efficiency:
### General Cargo & Container Terminal
* **Quay Length:** 620 meters (berths I–IV).
* **Alongside Depth:** 10–12 meters (post-dredging 2015).
* **Equipment:** 3 Ship-to-Shore (STS) gantry cranes (Panamax class), 8 Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes, and 15 reach stackers.
* **Capacity:** ~450,000 TEUs annually; current utilization hovers near 65%.
* **Storage:** 18 hectares of container yard (CY) with 1,200 reefer plugs.
### Dry Bulk Terminal (Coal & Minerals)
* **Dedicated Berths:** 3 berths (Berths V–VII) with 13–14 meters draft.
* **Loading Rate:** 4,000–6,000 MT/hour via continuous ship loaders with dust suppression systems.
* **Stockpile Capacity:** 1.2 million metric tons across 35 hectares.
* **Rail Connectivity:** Direct dual-gauge rail siding linking to the **Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI)** network serving the Ombilin and Bukit Asam coal basins.
### Liquid Bulk Terminal
* **Facilities:** 2 dedicated jetties (North & South) with double-hull manifold connections.
* **Draft:** 12 meters.
* **Tank Farm:** 14 storage tanks (total capacity 85,000 KL) managed by Pertamina and private operators (Shell, BP-AKR) for gasoline, diesel, avtur, and CPO (Crude Palm Oil).
### Ro-Ro & Passenger Terminal
* **Ferry Ramp:** 2 linkspans accommodating vessels up to 150m LOA.
* **Services:** Primary gateway for the **Sea Toll Program (Tol Laut)** routes connecting Padang to Simeulue, Nias, and the Mentawai Islands. Handles ~1.2 million passengers annually.
**Navigational Parameters:** The main approach channel is maintained at **-12.5 meters LWS (Low Water Spring)**. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels >500 GT. The port operates a VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) integrated with the **Strait of Malacca Reporting System (STRAITREP)**.
## Economic Importance
The Port of Padang is the **economic engine of West Sumatra**, contributing an estimated **15–18% of the province’s GRDP (Gross Regional Domestic Product)** directly through logistics services and indirectly via export facilitation. It is the exclusive maritime outlet for **PT Semen Padang** (Indonesia’s oldest cement plant, est. 1910) and **PT Semen Indonesia (Persero)** facilities in Indarung, handling ~12 million metric tons of cement/clinker annually—roughly 40% of national cement exports.
In the energy sector, the port is a top-five national coal export terminal, loading **25–30 million MT/year** of sub-bituminous coal destined primarily for India, China, South Korea, and Japan. The agricultural sector relies on the port for **Crude Palm Oil (CPO)**, **rubber (SIR 20/CR 10)**, **cinnamon** (Kerinci variety, ~85% of global supply), and **coffee (Gayo/Arabica)** exports.
The **Sea Toll Program** has transformed the port into a distribution hub for affordable staple goods (rice, sugar, cement, fuel) to the remote frontier islands of Mentawai and Nias, reducing price disparities by up to 30%. Furthermore, the **Padang Special Economic Zone (KEK Sei Mangkei adjacent influence)** benefits from the port’s proximity to the **Trans-Sumatra Toll Road** (Bukittinggi–Pekanbaru section), enhancing hinterland connectivity logistics costs by an estimated 15%.
## Trade Routes & Major Cargo
### Dominant Trade Lanes
1. **Intra-Asia (Coal/Cement):** Padang → **India (Krishnapatnam, Mundra)**, **China (Guangzhou, Qingdao)**, **South Korea (Gwangyang, Incheon)**, **Japan (Yokohama, Kobe)**. Voyage duration: 7–14 days.
2. **Middle East & Africa (Cement/Clinker):** Padang → **Jebel Ali (UAE)**, **Port Sudan**, **Mombasa (Kenya)**, **Durban (South Africa)**.
3. **Domestic Cabotage (Inter-island):** Padang ↔ **Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)**, **Surabaya (Tanjung Perak)**, **Belawan (Medan)**, **Makassar (Soekarno-Hatta)**. High-frequency Ro-Ro and container feeder services (weekly/semi-weekly).
4. **Sea Toll Routes (Lifeline):** Padang → **Sinu Simeulue**, **Gunung Sitoli (Nias)**, **Tuapejat (Sipora/Mentawai)**. Operated by state-owned **PT Pelni** and **PT ASDP**.
### Major Cargo Profile (Annual Approximates)
| Cargo Category | Volume (Metric Tons / TEU) | Primary Origin/Destination |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Steam Coal** | 28M MT | Bukit Asam (South Sumatra), Ombilin (West Sumatra) → India, China |
| **Cement/Clinker** | 12M MT | Indarung (Padang) → East Indonesia, Africa, Middle East |
| **CPO & Palm Products** | 1.5M MT | West Sumatra & Jambi Plantations → India, EU, China |
| **Containers** | 380k TEU | Consumer goods (import), Coffee/Rubber/Cinnamon (export) |
| **Petroleum Products** | 3.2M KL | Import (Pertamina/Private) → West Sumatra, Riau, Jambi |
| **General/Breakbulk** | 1.8M MT | Steel, Machinery, Project Cargo, Bagged Fertilizer |
### Future Development
The **Teluk Bayur New Port Development (Masterplan 2025–2045)** proposes land reclamation of 80 hectares to the north, adding **4 new Panamax container berths (14m draft)** and a dedicated **LNG bunkering terminal**. This aligns with the **Indonesia Port Corporation (IPC)** strategy to elevate Padang as a **"Hub Port"** for the western Sumatra corridor, competing regionally with Belawan and internationally with Port Klang for transshipment volume. For official sailing schedules and tariff regulations, stakeholders reference the **Pelindo II (IPC) official portal** and the **Directorate General of Sea Transportation (DJPL)**.
Port Intelligence
UN/LOCODE
IDPDG
Country
Indonesia
Province / Region
Sumatera Barat
Latitude
-0.950000
Longitude
100.350000
Timezone
Asia/Jakarta
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Padang?
The official UN/LOCODE for Port of Padang is IDPDG.
Where is Port of Padang located?
The Port of Padang is located in Indonesia, Sumatera Barat. Its coordinates are -0.9500°N, 100.3500°E.
What time zone is Port of Padang in?
Port of Padang operates in the Asia/Jakarta time zone.
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