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Port Overview 

Port of Malahayati is located in Krueng Raya bay, Aceh Besar district about 35 km from Banda Aceh city, the capital of Aceh ProvinceMalahayati port is the largest port in Aceh Province and is operated by PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia I (Persero) Brach Malahayati.  Since 2013, a new container terminal is officially opened, serving more than 4,000 containers, and in 2018 serving more than 8,000 containers. During Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004, the port was heavily damaged, and the shores near the port was massively utilised for Landing Craft Operations (LCT). 

Port website:https://www.pelindo1.co.id/cabang/MLH/id/Default.aspx 

Key port information may also be found at:http://www.maritime-database.com 

Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Indonesia 

Province or District 

Aceh Province 

Nearest Town or City 

with Distance from Port 

Banda Aceh City 

35 km 

Port's Complete Name 

Malahayati 

Latitude 

5.595854 

Longitude 

95.526809 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

PT Pelabuhan Indonesia I (Persero) Branch Malahayati

Management Contact Person 

Sam Arifin Wiwi (General Manager) 

Ph.08127510847 

Email: Sam.arifinw@gmail.com 

Ali Nafia (Operational Staff) 

Ph. 082160626414  

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, about 40 km away, passing Banda Aceh city (main route). 

Airlines with International Arrival/Departures: Air Asia, Lion Air, Garuda IndonesiaCitilinkMalindo Air, Susi Air, Batik Air 

Port Picture 

Information:

  1. Berth 1 
  2. Berth 2 
  3. Berth 3 
  4. Container Yard (6,980 m2
  5. Warehouse (40 x 20 m) 
  6. Stacking Yard (5,000 m2)
  7. Stacking Yard (2,478 m2
  8. Stacking Yard (4,033 m2
  9. Stacking Yard (2,480 m2
  10. Stacking Yard (5,000 m2)

Additional Information 

Terminal for RoRo Ferry Ship in Banda Aceh is located in Ulee Lheue Port.  The port is about 6 km away from Banda Aceh city centre, it is operated by PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) Banda Aceh Branch.  There are 3 (three) RoRo Ship available, serving routes Ulee Lheu – Balohan (Sabang Island) vv and Ulee Lheue – Lamteng (Pulo Aceh) vv.  The Type of ships are Passenger Ferry with open RoRo cargo Space.  Call sign for these routes are KMP Papuyu, KMP BRR and KMP Tanjung Burang 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Kantor Syahbandar dan Otoritas Pelabuhan (KSOP) Class IV Malahayati is a Unit Penyelenggara Pelabuhan (UPP) under the Directorate General Sea Transportation, the Ministry of Transportation.  

ContactsSutrisna, (Plh) Kepala KSOP 

                  Address Jl Pattimura No 94 Kelurahan Sukaramai, Blower Banda Aceh 

                 Phone  (0651) 48555 - 08126915052 

                 Fax:  (0651) 48555 

PT. PELINDO I Malahayati Port PT Pelabuhan Indonesia I (Persero) or often known as Pelindo I is a government state-owned company engaged in logistics, specifically in port management and development. 

ContactsSam Arifin Wiwi (General Manager)  

                   Ali Nafia (Operational Staff) 

                  Ph. 082160626414 

                 Address Jl. Laksamana Malahayati KM. 32,5 Krueng Raya Aceh Besar 

                Mobile : +6281267131602 

PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) Banda Aceh Branch (Ulee Lheue Ferry Port) is a government state-owned company engage in the business of Port and Ferry services.   

Contact: Ricky Akmal (Document Control Manager) 

                Address Jl. Rama Setia Desa Deah Geulumpang Banda Aceh -Provinsi Aceh 

                Ph. 082367567560 

                Email akmal@indonesiaferry.co.id  

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:4.4 Indonesia Port and Waterways Company Contact Lists

Port Performance 

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Time Frame 

Rainy Season 

Yes 

September – January 

Major Import Campaigns 

No 

 

Other Comments 

 

 

Handling Figures for 2018 

Vessel Calls 

335 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

8,761 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 

Bulk (MT) 

339,298 

Break bulk (MT) 

677,650 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

The official discharge rates and handling charges are yet finalised. For the time being, the rates and charges from the Ministry of Transportation is applied. 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 

3 

  • Berth 1: 100 m x 16 m 
  • Berth 2: 140 m x 16 m 
  • Berth 3: 140 m x 16 m 

 

 

Container Berth 

 

 

 

 

Silo Berth 

 

 

 

 

Berthing Tugs 

 

 

 

 

Water Barges 

 

 

 

 

Port Handling Equipment 

Equipment 

Available 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

Gantry Jib Crane 

No 

 

 

Luffing Gantry Crane 

No 

 

 

Mobile Cranes 

Yes 

2 unit, 25 mt  

 

Reachstacker 

Yes 

1 unit, 45 mt 

 

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) 

No 

 

 

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines 

No 

 

 

Transtainer 

No 

 

 

Forklifts 

Yes  

7 units, 5 ton and 3 ton  

Good 

Weighbridge 

Yes 

1 unit 

Good 

Reefer Plug Portable 

Yes 

 

 

Dump Truck 

No 

 

 

Excavator 

No 

 

 

Wheel loader 

No 

 

 

Container Facilities 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

Yes 

Yes 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

23,991 m2 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

No 

No 

Other Capacity Details 

Container Yard 6,980 m2 

Daily Take Off Capacity  
(Containers per Day)  

40-50 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

 

 

Emergency Take-off Capacity  

Nil 

Nil 

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift 
(Containers per Shift)  

Nil 

Nil 

Customs Guidance 

Customs clearance and immigration are available through the local Customs office located in Banda Aceh city. about 35 km awayWebsite: http://www.beacukai.go.id/

Terminal Information 

Passenger Terminal area consist of 510 m2. 

Multipurpose Terminal 

Port warehouse and its container yard area can be used for multi-purpose activities. 

Main Storage Terminal 

Storage Type 

Number of Storage Facilities 

Area (m2) 

Bagged Cargo 

 

 

Refrigerated Cargo 

 

 

General Cargo 

1-unit 

800 m2 

Stevedoring 

Stevedoring activities organised 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 the Labour Union Association directly. 

Hinterland Information 

The main hinterland of Malahayati Port is Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar area, Aceh Province. Malahayati Port serves commodity from its hinterland area, such as cement, coconut, etc. 

Malahayati Port is open for international trade activities supported by several economic centres including Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar 

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  



 


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