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IDBLW Belawan Port
Belawan Port is the seaport of Belawan, in the city of Belawanin Indonesia. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is IDBLW.

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Port Code

IDBLW

Name

Belawan

Country / Region

Indonesia

City

Belawan

Sea Routes

Southeast Asia

Type

Latitude

3.7839000

Longitude

98.6886000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Belawan Port, UN/LOCODE IDBLW, is a seaport on the northeast coast of Sumatra at the estuary of the Deli and Belawan rivers, approximately 23 km south of Medan. Facing the Malacca Strait, it functions as a principal maritime gateway for North Sumatra and supports containerized, general, bulk and ferry-related cargo. The supplied port profile identifies Belawan as a major export gateway for palm oil, rubber and coffee, with additional forest products, tobacco, tea and manufactured goods. Our service team uses the port’s cargo characteristics, river-estuary setting and road-based Medan hinterland when planning equipment, documentation and inland delivery windows.

Port code	IDBLW
Location	Belawan, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Coordinates	3.7839000, 98.6886000
Profile classification	Sea port and regional gateway serving the Medan–North Sumatra hinterland
Profile figures	Approximately 11 million tonnes and 320,500 TEU annually; figures are from the supplied port profile and should be reconfirmed for the operating year.

Key Highlights

Strategic position: The Malacca Strait location supports regional and intercontinental transshipment planning, subject to the vessel’s actual service rotation.
Export-oriented cargo base: Palm oil, rubber and coffee are important cargo segments, with manufactured goods and other agricultural products also present.
Mixed terminal activity: The port profile records Belawan Lama, Ujung Baru, Citra, IKD and ferry wharf areas, so the correct operating facility must be confirmed before booking.
Medan connection: The port is the maritime outlet for North Sumatra; inland planning should account for urban traffic, truck availability and delivery appointment requirements.
Draft and vessel fit: The supplied profile records a maximum draught of 11.4 m and a maximum recorded vessel length of 296 m; acceptance remains subject to berth and sailing conditions.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Containerized export and import cargo can be arranged through the applicable operating terminal. Our team confirms terminal allocation, receiving status, equipment type and cut-off details against the booking.
General and bulk cargo: The port’s cargo mix includes agricultural commodities, forest products and manufactured goods. Packing, moisture control and cargo compatibility should be reviewed before selecting a handling method.
Storage and yards: The supplied profile lists covered storage and open-yard areas across the principal wharves. Available space, cargo acceptance and storage charges are operationally variable and require confirmation.
Ferry operations: A dedicated ferry wharf is included in the profile. Ferry and ocean-freight processes should not be interchanged when preparing cargo instructions or delivery arrangements.
Inland connectivity: Medan-area collection and delivery are generally organized by road. Our service team checks vehicle access, container weight, route restrictions and consignee unloading conditions before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning may involve Southeast Asian regional connections and onward services through major Malacca Strait hubs. Direct-call availability, transshipment points and equipment release depend on the selected carrier and sailing schedule.
For cargo from North Sumatra, the practical sequence is usually factory or warehouse pickup, terminal receiving, export clearance, vessel loading and—where applicable—transshipment to the destination network.
Transit estimates should be quoted only after checking the actual sailing, connection plan, documentation cut-off and destination service. Port congestion, weather, river-estuary conditions, vessel omissions and customs inspection can extend the schedule.
Our service team provides a shipment-specific timeline rather than a fixed port promise, with separate milestones for empty-container release, gate-in, customs release, loading and final delivery.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Belawan serves Medan and the wider North Sumatra production and consumption area. Factory distance, road conditions and consignee receiving capacity should be assessed shipment by shipment.
Plantation exports: Palm oil products, rubber and coffee are prominent export categories in the supplied port profile. Cargo-specific quality, packing, moisture and contamination controls are important.
Additional commodities: Forest products, tobacco, tea and manufactured goods are also associated with the port’s cargo profile.
Container suitability: Dry containers are commonly considered for packaged commodities and manufactured cargo; liquid, bulk or oversized cargo requires confirmation of the appropriate equipment and terminal process.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, export declarations and terminal gate-in must meet the booking-specific deadlines. Cut-off times can change, so our service team reconfirms them before dispatch.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and container packing declaration before booking. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be obtained before loading.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, export permits where applicable, HS classification and origin information should be consistent. If customs selects the cargo for inspection, delivery and vessel timing may be affected.
Inland delivery: Confirm gross weight, axle limitations, container dimensions, road access, consignee unloading equipment and appointment windows. Heavy or sensitive cargo may require a route and vehicle assessment before pickup.

Shipping Tips

Request the sailing and terminal receiving plan early, especially for agricultural peak seasons or cargo requiring special equipment.
For palm oil, rubber, coffee and other moisture-sensitive cargo, use suitable inner protection, desiccants where appropriate, palletization and documented pre-loading condition checks.
Send complete shipping instructions and customs documents to our service team before cargo pickup; discrepancies in weight, marks, HS code or consignee data can delay clearance.
Keep a contingency option covering a later sailing or alternative regional connection. Any substitute port, carrier or routing must be checked for inland cost, customs feasibility and equipment availability before confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IDBLW suitable for container exports from Medan and North Sumatra?

Yes, Belawan is the principal maritime gateway serving the Medan and North Sumatra area. Our service team verifies the actual carrier service, terminal, equipment and export receiving window before accepting the shipment.

Can the port handle palm oil, rubber and coffee shipments?

These commodities are identified in the supplied port profile as important cargo segments. The correct container, packing standard, cargo declaration and any commodity-specific permit or inspection requirement must be confirmed for the exact product.

What commonly causes a missed sailing at Belawan?

Late customs documents, missed terminal gate-in, incomplete dangerous-goods approval, empty-container delays, truck congestion and cargo selected for inspection are common planning risks. We manage these as separate milestones rather than relying on the vessel departure time alone.

Are transit times to overseas destinations fixed?

No. Transit depends on the selected carrier, direct-call or transshipment arrangement, connection availability, port conditions and destination procedures. Our service team quotes the current schedule with the applicable operational assumptions.

What information is needed for a reliable inland delivery quote?

Provide pickup and delivery addresses, cargo dimensions, gross weight, container type, commodity, loading hours, unloading equipment and any special access restrictions. This enables our team to check vehicle suitability and route conditions before dispatch.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, port name, coordinates, location description, wharf summary, cargo profile, vessel figures and throughput figures are based on the supplied IDBLW port profile. Operational items such as terminal assignment, cut-offs, customs procedures, carrier acceptance, equipment availability, charges and sailing schedules are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For operational and regulatory verification, our service team refers customers to the relevant official port operator and Indonesian customs channels: pelindo.co.id and beacukai.go.id.

Data boundary: no unverified berth, tariff, sailing, service-frequency, clearance-time or capacity claim is presented as a current operating guarantee.