Port Overview

The port of Bengkulu is located in Baai Island, about 20 kilometres from Bengkulu city. The port is under the authorization of the Harbor Master’s Office and Port Authority (KSOP) and is operated by PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Persero) Pulau Baai Bengkulu Branch. Bengkulu port as a natural harbor is sheltered from the ocean waves as the entrance channel to the port is limited. 

 Bengkulu port entrance channel is supported by a breakwater: 

• Channel length 2,300m
• Channel width 6m 
• Channel Draft: -2 to -12m LWS 
• Vessels capacity: 3,000 to 35,000 DWT 

Port website: http://www.bengkuluport.co.id/ 

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.indonesiaport.co.id/ 

Port Picture

Port Performance

Pulau Baai Port service system (new) operates 24 hours a day and seven days a week (24/7). The utilisation of the new system is part of the strategy to improve the efficiency of the port. 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link:  

www.dephub.go.id (PP.11 tahun 2015) 

Berthing Specifications 

 
Port website: http://www.bengkuluport.co.id/ 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Port Handling Equipment 

The port equipment is managed by PT. Pelindo II Bengkulu. 

Container Facilities 

Services for loading and unloading containers to and from ships / barges uses Gantry Luffing Crane. Container Yard (CY) Nusantara I (12,000 m²) and Nusantara II (8,000 m²) can accommodate around 1,000 (TEUs) of containers. 

The Container Service Procedure is summarised in the following document: 

Customs Guidance 

Customs clearance is available through the local customs office in the port. http://www.beacukai.go.id/ (note: website is available in Indonesian only) 

Further information can also be found at the following link: 1.3 Indonesia Customs Information

Terminal Information 

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL 

There are several open areas that can be used for multipurpose activities: 

• Stacking Yard at Samudra Berth →12,000 m² 
• Stacking Yard at Nusantara I (CY) →12,000 m² 
• Stacking Yard at Nusantara II (CY) →8,000 m² 
• Stacking Yard at Stockpile Area Berth 50,000 m² 

 All conventional berths can be used for multipurpose activities.  

• Berth Nusantara Lama Length 84 m and width 18m (-9 MLWS) 
• Berth Lokal Length 124m and width 10m(-3 MLWS) 
• Berth Samudera Lenght 165m and width 18m (-9 MLWS) 

PT. Indonesia Ferry (ASDPPersero) as operator for Ro-Roferry, provides the services from Pulau Baai (island) to Pulau Enggano (island). The capacity of Ro-Ro ferry is 750 GRT, which uses Berth Lokal with Length 124m and width 10m (-3 MLWS). 

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING 

Pulau Baai port has two conveyor belts to load and unload the commodity in dry bulk terminal with existing capacity ± 2,2 million tons/year and designed capacity ± 10 million tons/years 

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

Stevedoring 

Stevedoring activities organized by third parties (authorised stevedoring company) in coordination with the Labour Union Association (TKBM) administered by Port Authority (KSOP) Office. The owner/importer can also discharge their own cargo by contacting the Labour Union Association directly. 

All provide full or semi-full package services; organizing labourer and handling equipment, discharging goods at the port, and delivering the goods at the customer’s warehouses directly. 

Hinterland Information 

The port serves a vast inland area with mining, plantation and forestry potential. 

Hinterland activities along the west coast of Sumatra includes palm oil, coffee, crumb rubber, ginger, cacao, molding and mining products. However, these industries are not fully utilizing the Pulau Baai Bengkulu Port but rather using other ports, such as Palembang Port, Panjang Port and Teluk Bayur Port. 

Port Security