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IDMRK Merak Port
Merak Port is the major seaport of Merak, in the city of Merakin Indonesia. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is IDMRK.

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Port Code

IDMRK

Name

Merak

Country / Region

Indonesia

City

Merak

Sea Routes

Southeast Asia

Type

Main Port

Latitude

-5.9446335

Longitude

105.9917000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Merak Port (UN/LOCODE: IDMRK) is a sea port in Pulo Merak District, Cilegon, Banten, on the northwestern tip of Java, Indonesia. Located at approximately 5.9446335° S, 105.9917000° E, it is a strategic Java–Sumatra gateway on the Sunda Strait. Its primary transport role is the high-volume ferry connection between Merak and Bakauheni, operated by ASDP Indonesia Ferry, supporting passenger vehicles, commercial trucks and domestic distribution. The surrounding Merak peninsula also serves Banten’s industrial belt, including petrochemical facilities, thermal power generation and LPG-related logistics. Our service team treats IDMRK primarily as a Ro-Ro, ferry, industrial bulk and project-logistics gateway rather than assuming conventional container-terminal characteristics. Cargo acceptance, vessel suitability, terminal assignment and sailing arrangements must be confirmed for each shipment.

Port code	IDMRK
Country / city	Indonesia / Merak, Cilegon, Banten
Port type	Sea port with major ferry, industrial and bulk-logistics functions
Position	Approx. 5.9446335° S, 105.9917000° E

Key Highlights

Java–Sumatra corridorOur team can coordinate cargo planning around the Merak–Bakauheni ferry interface and onward movement on Sumatra’s Trans-Sumatran Highway.

Ferry-led operationsThe port is strongly associated with Ro-Ro and domestic vehicle traffic; container assumptions must be checked before booking.

Industrial hinterlandCilegon and the Merak peninsula support petrochemical, power-generation, LPG and manufacturing supply chains.

Road-oriented accessThe Jakarta–Merak Toll Road provides the principal Java-side connection for trucks and industrial cargo.

Special-cargo sensitivityCoal, LPG, chemicals, liquid products and project cargo require early review of handling, safety and documentation conditions.

Facilities & Services

Ferry and Ro-Ro interface: Our service team can arrange vehicle, trailer and domestic cargo coordination subject to ASDP, terminal and sailing availability.
Industrial and bulk handling: The local logistics environment includes coal movements serving nearby power generation and liquid-gas or petroleum-related activity. Cargo acceptance is terminal-specific.
Petrochemical support: Nearby industrial plants generate demand for controlled deliveries of chemicals, equipment, packaging materials and maintenance cargo.
Road distribution: Truck collection and delivery can be planned through the Jakarta–Merak Toll Road, with vehicle restrictions, toll conditions and local access windows checked before dispatch.
Storage and staging: Our team can evaluate temporary staging, tankage or warehouse requirements through the appointed terminal, depot or consignee; available facilities should not be presumed from the port code alone.

Routes & Transit Times

Java–Sumatra: The principal domestic flow is the Merak–Bakauheni crossing, followed by road distribution toward southern and central Sumatra. Sailing frequency, queue conditions and weather can affect the total cycle.
Jakarta and West Java: Import or export cargo routed through Jakarta-area maritime gateways may require a separate feeder, trucking or inter-terminal arrangement; IDMRK should not automatically be treated as the ocean container gateway.
Industrial inbound logistics: Equipment, chemicals and energy-related cargo may move by road, barge, tanker or specialized vessel depending on cargo form and receiving facility.
Planning basis: Our quotations use a confirmed terminal, cargo type, vehicle availability, ferry booking status, customs process and delivery address. We do not promise a fixed transit time without an operational confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Merak and Cilegon in Banten, with road connections toward Jakarta, West Java and the industrial corridor along western Java.
Cross-strait market: Bakauheni and the southern Sumatra road network form the key onward distribution area for vehicles, consumer goods, machinery and domestic supplies.
Energy cargo: Coal for nearby thermal power generation, LPG-related cargo and petroleum products are associated with the local industrial logistics base.
Chemical and manufacturing cargo: Petrochemical feedstocks, packaged chemicals, production equipment, spare parts and project cargo are common logistics requirements in the surrounding industrial zone.
Handling profile: Cargo may be Ro-Ro, bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk or containerized depending on the shipper and receiving installation; our team confirms the correct mode before acceptance.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Ferry and terminal cut-offs can differ from ocean-container schedules. Our team confirms booking, gate-in, vehicle documentation and cargo readiness directly against the nominated operator or terminal.
Dangerous goods: LPG, fuels, chemicals, batteries and other regulated cargo require correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, safety data and packaging details. Acceptance must be approved before dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, permits and product classifications must be consistent. Customs examination, quarantine or terminal inspection may extend the delivery cycle.
Inland delivery: Heavy, oversized or hazardous cargo may face route, axle-load, escort, toll, road-hour or access restrictions. Our service team checks the truck type, route and consignee receiving window before loading.

Shipping Tips

Send cargo dimensions, gross weight, center of gravity, photographs and loading method at quotation stage, especially for vehicles, machinery and project cargo.
For dangerous goods, provide the SDS and complete classification before booking; do not rely on a generic “chemical” description or submit cargo after the ferry or terminal cut-off.
Separate domestic ferry planning from international ocean planning in the shipping instruction. Confirm whether the shipment is Ro-Ro, breakbulk, liquid bulk or containerized before selecting the port.
Build contingency time for ferry queues, weather, holiday peaks, customs inspection and truck availability. Our team can review Jakarta-area or alternative Indonesian gateways when IDMRK’s cargo acceptance does not match the shipment profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IDMRK a standard international container port?: Merak is best known for its Java–Sumatra ferry and industrial functions. Our team checks the nominated terminal and cargo acceptance before treating any shipment as containerized ocean freight.
Can our cargo move from Merak to Sumatra?: Yes, the Merak–Bakauheni corridor is the principal cross-Sunda Strait connection. The suitable ferry arrangement, vehicle booking, cargo type and final Sumatra delivery address must be confirmed in advance.
How should hazardous cargo be booked?: Provide the complete dangerous-goods classification, SDS, packaging information and emergency details before booking. Operator approval and any required permits are subject to the actual cargo and terminal.
What causes delays at Merak?: Common operational factors include ferry queues, peak domestic traffic, weather, customs or terminal inspection, incomplete documents, truck shortages and restricted access for heavy or oversized vehicles.
Can your service team arrange inland delivery?: Yes. We can coordinate truck selection, route review, staging and delivery scheduling, subject to cargo dimensions, regulatory requirements, terminal instructions and the consignee’s receiving capacity.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port identity, UN/LOCODE, city, country and coordinates above follow the supplied IDMRK port record. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and must be confirmed against the appointed operator, terminal, customs office and consignee for the shipment date.

Reference area	Verifiable source domain	Use and boundary
Ferry operator and domestic crossing information	asdp.id	Operator-related confirmation; sailing, booking and acceptance conditions may change.
Indonesian port and maritime administration	dephub.go.id	Government transport and maritime regulatory reference; it does not replace shipment-specific terminal instructions.
Customs procedures and import/export compliance	beacukai.go.id	Official customs reference; declarations, permits and inspections depend on the cargo and transaction.
Port operator and terminal network reference	pelindo.co.id	Port-industry reference; terminal assignment and service availability require direct confirmation.