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IDBPN Balikpapan Port
Balikpapan Port is the seaport of Balikpapan, in the city of Balikpapanin Indonesia. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is IDBPN.

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Port Code

IDBPN

Name

Balikpapan

Country / Region

Indonesia

City

Balikpapan

Sea Routes

Southeast Asia

Type

Latitude

-1.2647263

Longitude

116.8048975

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Balikpapan Port (UN/LOCODE: IDBPN)

Balikpapan Port is a seaport in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, positioned on the western side of the Makassar Strait on Borneo. Its operating profile combines petroleum logistics with general cargo, forest products, rattan, scrap iron, dry bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk, coal-related activity and ferry services. The port is closely associated with the region’s oil-refining and industrial economy and includes a large oil refinery in its port area. For international freight planning, our service team treats IDBPN primarily as a liquid-bulk and project-sensitive gateway rather than a standard container hub. The supplied port data records approximately 34.5 million tonnes of annual cargo and 93,000 TEU, with a recorded maximum vessel length of 222 metres, maximum draught of 11.2 metres and maximum deadweight of 50,553 tonnes. Berth acceptance, cargo restrictions and operating windows must be confirmed for each shipment.

Key Highlights

Fast screening points for forwarders

Mixed cargo profile

Oil tankers are central to the port profile, while general cargo, forest products, rattan, scrap iron, dry bulk and breakbulk are also relevant.

Industrial and refinery linkage

The surrounding logistics demand is strongly connected with petroleum refining, energy supply and East Kalimantan’s industrial hinterland.

Non-standard container gateway

Our team evaluates container movements case by case, including feeder connection, transshipment dependency, equipment availability and cut-off alignment.

Vessel suitability matters

Reported reference limits are 222 metres in length, 11.2 metres in draught and 50,553 tonnes deadweight; actual acceptance remains subject to terminal and harbour confirmation.

Facilities & Services

Cargo handling structure

Area	Operational relevance	Planning implication
Liquid bulk	Oil-tanker activity and refinery-linked petroleum handling are core features of the port.	Confirm product classification, nominated terminal, discharge system, shore connection and safety documentation before fixing the vessel plan.
Dry bulk and breakbulk	The port handles dry bulk, general cargo and other non-containerized commodities.	Provide cargo dimensions, weights, lifting points, packing details and stowage requirements for terminal review.
Coal and industrial cargo	A coal terminal is identified in the supplied port description, alongside industrial cargo flows.	Check loading method, dust-control requirements, survey arrangements and draft restrictions for the nominated berth.
Warehousing	The supplied data states warehouse capacity of 85,000 tonnes.	Storage allocation, cargo compatibility and time limits should be confirmed before dispatch, especially for moisture-sensitive or regulated goods.
Ferry and land-side connection	A ferry terminal supports regional movement, while road transport is the practical inland interface for most cargo planning.	Our team checks vehicle access, ferry interface, local delivery windows and any oversize-transit constraints separately from ocean booking.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing logic and schedule control

For containerized cargo, our service team normally evaluates the available carrier or feeder connection through an Indonesian or regional hub. Direct service, transshipment point, vessel space and equipment availability must be confirmed against the shipment date.
Bulk, tanker and project cargo may follow a nominated-vessel or chartering arrangement rather than a regular liner schedule. Port compatibility, cargo nomination and terminal approval can affect the sailing plan more than the ocean leg itself.
Transit time is influenced by transshipment, monsoon conditions in the Makassar Strait, berth congestion, tide and draft restrictions, customs release, dangerous-goods approval and inland delivery access. We therefore provide a confirmed schedule only after carrier and terminal checks.
For urgent cargo, our team compares an earlier feeder connection, alternative Indonesian gateway, direct charter option or split shipment, subject to cost, cargo type and final delivery requirements.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

East Kalimantan supply-chain relevance

Primary hinterland

Balikpapan serves Balikpapan and wider East Kalimantan, with road and ferry interfaces supporting regional distribution. Inland delivery feasibility depends on the final industrial or commercial site.

Energy and refinery cargo

Crude oil, aviation oil, naphtha and kerosene are specifically associated with the supplied port description; product specification and dangerous-goods controls are essential.

Industrial and natural-resource cargo

Coal, forest products, rattan, scrap iron, machinery and general project cargo are suitable candidates for case-by-case handling assessment.

Containerized trade

The supplied data records 93,000 TEU annually. Our team checks whether the commodity, equipment type and destination are better served by container, breakbulk or a regional transshipment solution.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-arrival controls that reduce operational risk

Booking and cut-off: Carrier, feeder and terminal cut-off times can differ. Our service team obtains the applicable SI, VGM, cargo receiving and dangerous-goods deadlines in writing before arranging delivery.
Dangerous goods: Petroleum products, chemicals, batteries and other regulated cargo require accurate UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and packing certificates. Acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, permits, origin documents and commodity classification should be consistent. Customs inspection, quarantine, survey or terminal checks may extend cargo dwell time.
Inland delivery: Oversize, overweight, tank, breakbulk and refinery-bound cargo should be surveyed for route clearance, bridge limits, vehicle suitability, escort requirements and delivery-hour restrictions before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Recommended execution plan from our service team

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, temperature or moisture requirements, dangerous-goods status and final delivery location.
For liquid bulk and petroleum cargo, arrange early confirmation of product acceptance, terminal nomination, shore facilities, tank or pipeline interface, sampling and survey requirements.
For breakbulk and project cargo, provide drawings, centre of gravity, lifting points, packing method, photographs and proposed loading sequence so the terminal and vessel operator can review handling feasibility.
Keep a schedule buffer for transshipment, customs inspection, weather, berth availability and inland access. Where the delivery date is critical, our team can compare an alternative gateway or mode before cargo is released.

FAQs

Practical questions about IDBPN shipments

Can IDBPN be used for ordinary container exports?: Yes, containerized cargo may be considered, but IDBPN should not be treated as a guaranteed mainline container hub. Our team checks the actual carrier, feeder or transshipment option, equipment supply and destination connection before booking.
Is Balikpapan suitable for petroleum or other liquid-bulk cargo?: The port has a major oil-tanker and refinery-related profile. Acceptance depends on the exact product, UN classification, quantity, nominated terminal, vessel compatibility, documentation and local safety approval.
What information is needed for breakbulk or heavy cargo?: Provide dimensions, gross and net weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, packing details, photographs, cargo value and final delivery address. Our service team then checks berth, handling, inland route and equipment feasibility.
Will customs inspection affect the delivery schedule?: It may. Inspection selection, document discrepancies, permits, quarantine or cargo-specific controls can increase dwell time. We recommend submitting consistent documents early and reserving delivery capacity only after release status is clear.
Are the published vessel limits guaranteed for every shipment?: No. The supplied reference values are a port-level indication. Actual vessel acceptance depends on berth, tide, channel, cargo, terminal, safety rules and the latest harbour instruction; our team confirms these items for the nominated vessel.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference boundaries

Port code, name, location, coordinates, cargo profile, reported annual volumes, warehouse capacity and vessel reference limits in this module are based on the supplied IDBPN port record. Operational rules, berth acceptance, schedules, tariffs, customs requirements and cargo approvals are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Port and terminal information should be cross-checked through the official Indonesian port operator domain: pelindo.co.id.
Customs procedures and import/export clearance should be checked through the Directorate General of Customs and Excise domain: beacukai.go.id.
Our service team uses these sources as verification references, but confirms the final carrier schedule, terminal acceptance, vessel restrictions, dangerous-goods approval and inland delivery plan directly for the shipment.