International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) broke ground for a new quay in its East Java operation in Indonesia.
The new quay will “showcase the development of a new state-of-the-art gateway for the Lamongan, Tuban and central Java hinterlands,” the company said.
The area is operated by ICTSI unit East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT).
The development consists of a 300-meter quay line, breakwater, super heavy lift breakbulk deck, and dredging of the navigational channel to -13.5 meters, ICTSI said.
It will be supported by two post-Panamax mobile harbor cranes and other cargo handling equipment.
“We are very excited with this new terminal development as it will provide a new and more accessible gateway for our hinterland customers in Lamongan, Tuban and up to central Java. Catering to an already thriving industry with this new investment, EJMT is well-positioned to support the growing economy of East Java and Indonesia,” said Patrick Chan, EJMT chief executive officer (CEO).
David Lim, CEO of PT Eastern Logistics, said Lamongan Shorebase has been operating and supporting oil and gas customers since 2006. The development of EJMT will provide domestic and international access to its existing and new customers, who will also benefit from the reduced overall supply chain costs, Lim added.
PT Eastern Logistics is the operator of Lamongan Shorebase.
“The heavy lift deck will allow us to support the upcoming project developments in Eastern Indonesia, as well as receive decommissioned platforms,” Lim said.
Construction of the new terminal is being carried out by EJMT’s local partners PT. PP (Persero). With the current works, EJMT will be ready to receive its first vessel by September 2024.
EJMT serves the logistics needs of Lamongan, Tuban and central Java through the handling of containerized, breakbulk and project cargo.
Situated in Lamongan Regency 60 kilometers west of Surabaya City, the multipurpose facility sits within the 80-hectare Lamongan Shorebase complex, which supports Indonesia’s specialized offshore oil and gas industry.
EJMT is a joint venture between ICTSI and East Log Holdings, an Indonesian company specializing in offshore oil and gas supply bases.
