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IDPLM Palembang Port
Palembang Port is the seaport of Palembang, in the city of Palembangin Indonesia. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is IDPLM.

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Port Code

IDPLM

Name

Palembang

Country / Region

Indonesia

City

Palembang

Sea Routes

Southeast Asia

Type

Latitude

-2.9970405

Longitude

104.7928500

Est. Unit Price

$1100/20GP Book Now

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Port Overview

IDPLM

Palembang Port (UN/LOCODE: IDPLM) is a river port in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, located on the Musi River approximately 100 km from the open sea. Its operating profile combines containerized cargo, general cargo and bulk commodities, including oil-related products, fertilizer and coal. The port is therefore better assessed as a river-based, multipurpose gateway than as a deep-sea hub. River navigation, draft restrictions and the onward connection between river terminals, coastal loading areas and inland destinations are important factors in routing decisions. Our service team can coordinate carrier confirmation, cargo readiness, inland pickup and document review before booking, while vessel acceptance, tidal or navigational limitations and terminal procedures remain subject to the latest operational confirmation.

Port code	IDPLM
Location	Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Coordinates	2.9970405° S, 104.7928500° E
Port profile	River port with container, general-cargo and bulk-handling functions
Reference vessel limit	The supplied port record states tanker limits of approximately 181 m LOA, 7.5 m draft and 18,000 DWT; current acceptance must be reconfirmed before nomination.

Key Highlights

Decision points

River access on the Musi means navigational clearance, draft and vessel-size checks should precede booking.
Container facilities are available, but service scope, equipment and sailing options must be confirmed for each shipment.
Bulk and project-style cargoes are significant, especially oil products, fertilizer and coal.
Kertapati Coal Port is described in the supplied record as loading barges for delivery toward the Muara Banyu Asin offshore coal-loading anchorage.
Palembang is relevant to South Sumatran industrial and agricultural cargo flows, with inland collection and delivery requiring local planning.

Facilities & Services

Operational scope

Container handling: The supplied port record confirms facilities for containerized cargo. Our team checks terminal acceptance, equipment availability, cut-off requirements and carrier-specific receiving instructions.
General and breakbulk cargo: The port handles general cargo; packing, lifting points, dimensions and discharge arrangements should be submitted for prior review.
Dry bulk handling: Fertilizer and coal flows require cargo-specific loading plans, dust-control arrangements and documentation agreed with the terminal or operator.
Liquid and energy-related cargo: Oil products require prior confirmation of berth compatibility, tank or transfer arrangements and dangerous-goods compliance.
Barge interface: Coal movements may involve barge transport and offshore loading coordination rather than a conventional container-port routing.
Inland connectivity: Road collection and delivery are normally coordinated around river-terminal access, truck restrictions, bridge clearances and local traffic conditions; exact arrangements depend on the shipment location.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Routing assessment

Container cargo is generally assessed through regional Southeast Asian connections, with the final routing depending on the nominated carrier, transshipment plan and available equipment.
Export cargo from South Sumatra may require river-port handling followed by coastal or regional feeder connections; import cargo follows the reverse sequence when applicable.
Bulk cargo may use barges or specialized river and coastal arrangements, which are operationally different from container services.
Transit time is affected by vessel acceptance, river navigation, tidal or draft conditions, transshipment windows, terminal receiving cut-offs, customs inspection and inland trucking availability.
Our service team provides a shipment-specific schedule only after checking the confirmed sailing, cargo cut-off, documentation status and inland delivery plan; no fixed transit time should be assumed from the port code alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Commodity profile

Hinterland: The port primarily supports Palembang and the wider South Sumatra region, subject to the practical limits of road access, cargo origin and inland transport cost.
Exports: The supplied port record identifies oil products, rubber, coffee, timber and fertilizer among the main export categories.
Imports: Construction materials and general cargo are identified as notable import flows.
Bulk logistics: Coal and fertilizer require closer coordination of cargo readiness, loading sequence, barge or vessel nomination and environmental controls.
Container suitability: Manufactured goods, packaged agricultural products, construction-related cargo and general cargo may be considered for container routing after checking cargo dimensions, packaging and service availability.

Operations & Compliance

Risk controls

Cut-offs: Obtain the carrier’s confirmed documentation cut-off, cargo cut-off and terminal receiving window. River-port operations and feeder connections can make late cargo or late documents difficult to recover.
Dangerous goods: Oil products, certain fertilizers and other regulated cargo require accurate UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing details where applicable. Dangerous-goods acceptance must be approved before booking.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, permits and cargo descriptions must be consistent. Customs examination or terminal inspection may change the release sequence and inland delivery plan.
Inland delivery: Confirm truck type, gross weight, container dimensions, road restrictions, bridge clearance and delivery-site access before dispatch. Oversize or heavy cargo should be surveyed and routed in advance.

Shipping Tips

Practical planning

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage, including commodity, HS classification, packing method, gross weight, dimensions, DG status and origin or delivery address.
For containers, reserve equipment early when cargo is seasonal or project-related, and request written confirmation of the receiving terminal and cut-off sequence.
For bulk, breakbulk or liquid cargo, provide a loading plan, cargo specification and vessel or barge requirements before the operator is nominated.
Keep a contingency plan for feeder or barge changes, customs inspection and road delays; our service team can compare an alternative regional gateway when IDPLM’s operational restrictions do not match the cargo profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Forwarder guidance

Is IDPLM a deep-sea container hub?: No. It is a Musi River port with container facilities and multipurpose cargo functions. Our team must verify the actual carrier service, feeder connection, equipment and vessel acceptance for each booking.
Can heavy or oversized cargo be shipped through Palembang?: It may be possible, but river access, draft, lifting arrangements, road restrictions and delivery-site conditions are decisive. Submit dimensions, weight, center of gravity and packing details before selecting the route.
How should coal shipments be planned?: Coal may involve barge loading and onward delivery to an offshore loading area. The shipper should confirm cargo readiness, barge nomination, loading sequence, permits and the final export documentation with the operator and our service team.
What information is required for oil products or fertilizer?: Provide the exact product name, UN number and DG classification where applicable, SDS, packing or bulk condition, quantity, loading method and destination requirements. Acceptance is subject to carrier, terminal and regulatory approval.
What usually causes schedule changes?: Common factors include river navigation and draft restrictions, terminal cut-offs, transshipment connections, customs inspection, equipment availability and inland road conditions. Confirmed timing is issued only after the shipment plan is checked.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification boundaries

Port code, name, location, coordinates, river-port description, cargo profile and the stated reference vessel limits are taken from the supplied IDPLM port record. Operational details such as vessel acceptance, cut-offs, terminal receiving arrangements, customs procedures, dangerous-goods approval, barge availability and inland restrictions are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for the specific shipment.

For current Indonesian port, customs and statistical verification, our service team may cross-check the relevant authority information through pelindo.co.id, beacukai.go.id and bps.go.id. These domains are provided as official reference channels; no current schedule, capacity, tariff, service frequency or regulatory approval is inferred without shipment-specific confirmation.