Port Overview
The city of Sorong is strategic as the main gateway to West Papua Province. Sorong is also known as the city of Industry, trade and services. Goods that are being supplied to Sorong city mainly comes from Makassar and Surabaya by sea transport to the Port of Sorong and then distributed within Sorong city and surrounding districts. A small quantity are distributed to smaller islands by Ferry and Pioneer Ship.
Sorong Port is the largest port in West Papua province, located in Papua’s bird’s head peninsula, and it is classified as Port Class I. Sorong port is a conventional port for multi-purposes, it is operated by government state-owned company, PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia IV Sorong Branch.
Port website: https://inaport4.co.id/branch/read/2/1
Key port information may also be found at: https://inaport4.co.id/
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
INDONESIA |
Province or District |
Sorong City, West Papua Province |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Sorong City - 7 km |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Sorong |
Latitude |
00° 53’ 00” S |
Longitude |
131° 14’ 00” E |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia IV (Persero) Sorong Branch |
Management Contact Person |
M. Rasul Manager Business Development Transformation Ph. +62-0951-323805 |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Domine Eduar Osok Airport
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Port Picture
Port Performance
Length of channel |
3,5 Mile |
Width of channel |
926 m |
Max. depth of channel |
20 m |
Min. depth of channel |
13 m |
Min. depth of Basin |
11 m |
Max. depth of Basin |
20 m |
Max. depth beside of Wharf |
9 m |
Wave Height |
3 m |
High Water Spring |
20 m LWS |
Low Water Spring |
8 m LWS |
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From October to February |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
From (month) to (month) |
Other Comments |
- |
Handling Figures for 2018 |
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Vessel Calls |
139 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
49,686 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 |
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Bulk (MT) |
300 |
Break bulk (MT) |
23,415 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: www.dephub.go.id (PP.15 Tahun 2016)
http://jdih.dephub.go.id/assets/uudocs/perpres/2016/PP_15_Tahun_2016.pdf
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
Conventional Berth |
1 |
220 |
12 – 14 LWS |
Conventional Port |
Container Berth |
1 |
250 |
12 – 14 LWS |
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Passenger Terminal |
1 |
220 |
12 – 14 LWS |
Conventional Port |
Silo Berth |
Nil |
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Berthing Tugs |
Nil |
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Water Barges |
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|
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Water filling facilities to the ship using pipes and pushing machines from water tank, 100 tons per hours, 800 ton water tank capacity |
Port website: https://inaport4.co.id/branch/read/2/1
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Wharf 1 Wharf 2 |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Wharf 1 Wharf 2 |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
Nil |
Other Imports |
Nil |
Port Handling Equipment
There are various types of handling equipment at the Port of Sorong.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
Fixed Crane |
1 |
- |
Maintenance |
Rubber Tyred Gantry |
Nil |
- |
- |
Mobile Cranes |
1 |
15 T |
Maintenance |
Reachstacker |
4 |
45 tons |
Good |
Side Loader |
Nil |
- |
- |
Transtainer |
Nil |
- |
- |
Forklifts |
2 |
7 tons |
Good |
Chassis Head Truck |
4 |
- |
Good |
Head Truck |
8 |
40 tons and 30 tons |
Good |
Tugboat |
1 |
- |
Good |
Pilot Boat |
1 |
- |
Good |
Container Facilities
There is a Container Yard at the port with total area of 27,000 m2, which can also be used as open storage.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
No |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
800 ton water tank capacity |
|
Daily Take
Off
Capacity |
200 - 250 Container per day – Using Ship Crane |
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Number of Reefer
Stations |
35 |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
Nil |
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Off take Capacity of Gang
Shift |
Nil |
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Customs Guidance
Customs clearance is available through the local customs office in the port. http://www.beacukai.go.id/
Terminal Information
PT. PELNI and PT. ASDP are the two main ferry operators for cargo and passenger movements from Sorong and throughout West Papua province. The routes for PT. PELNI are Manokwari – Jayapura – Biak – Serui – Fak-Fak – Ambon – Wasior – Nabire – Bau Bau – Ternate – Bitung – Morotai – Bacan – Makassar – Surabaya – Tanjung Priok and for PT. ASDP are Sorong – Arefi – Pam – Lemalas – Waigama – Wejim - Kofiau.
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
Existing capacity at Sorong Port:
- Container yard 27,000 m2
- Only diesel and marine fuel, supplied by PERTAMINA - depend on request
- Water Tank 800 Tons
- 24 working hours
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
There are no grain and bulk handling activities at the Port of Sorong.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
Bagged Cargo |
Nil |
Nil |
Refrigerated Cargo |
Nil |
Nil |
General Cargo |
Nil |
Nil |
Stevedoring
Stevedoring activities at the port organised by third parties (authorised stevedoring company) in coordination with the Labour Union Association (TKBM) and administered by the Port Authority (KSOP) Office. The owner/importer can also discharge their own cargo by contacting the Labour Union Association directly.
Hinterland Information
The port serves the trading of local commodities; fisheries, wood, and sawdust.
Port Security
Security |
|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
1 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |