International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) said that its East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT) operation in Lamongan Regency, Indonesia is now open for business.
Located in Terminal Umum Tanjung Pakis — Pelabuhan Brondong, alongside Lamongan Shorebase, the terminal was completed after 18 months of construction which began in March last year. It officially opened October 2.
“The terminal was fully equipped to serve diverse trade needs,” ICTSI said in a statement.
“With a 300-meter quay line, deep water draft of 13.5 meters (LAT), a 500-meter swinging basin, and state-of-the-art handling equipment for bulk, project, and containerized cargo, EJMT is a sought-after and versatile addition to Indonesia’s port infrastructure. Notably, the terminal boasts of two of the largest post-Panamax mobile harbor cranes in East Java,” it added.
Patrick Chan, EJMT chief executive officer, said EJMT will provide option for customers in Lamongan, Tuban, and as far as Central Java, serving both their domestic and international trade requirements.
“Backed by a deep-water berth and the largest mobile harbor cranes in East Java, our customers can now deploy larger vessels, allowing them to load more cargo and reduce their overall costs per unit by calling at EJMT,” he said.
David Lim, Eastern Logistics chief executive officer, meanwhile said that EJMT provides a strategic service for the oil and gas sector.
“With new international liner connectivity, our oil and gas clients can import materials directly to Lamongan Shorebase, reducing both transit time and logistics costs. Our heavy lift deck and advanced crane infrastructure enable efficient handling of heavy-lift cargo, supporting energy sector projects across Indonesia, including wind farm installations and offshore platform development,” he said. Eastern Logistics operates Lamongan Shorebase.
ICTSI said that as East Java’s new gateway, EJMT proximity to key industrial centers “hopes to drive down supply chain costs while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
“Adding further value, the 500-hectare I-Sentra industrial park developed by Jakamitra, situated adjacent to EJMT, offers ample space for new investments, with direct and easy connectivity to the port to further grow East Java’s industrial sector,” it said.