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IDSAM Samarinda Port
Samarinda Port is the seaport of Samarinda, in the city of Samarindain Indonesia. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is IDSAM.

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Port Code

IDSAM

Name

Samarinda

Country / Region

Indonesia

City

Samarinda

Sea Routes

Southeast Asia

Type

Latitude

-0.5935696

Longitude

117.2761500

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia | UN/LOCODE: IDSAM

Samarinda Port is a river port on the northern bank of the Mahakam River in East Kalimantan, Borneo. The supplied port record also identifies the related code IDSRI. Its river-port configuration makes it an important commercial gateway for Samarinda and the wider Mahakam River basin, with cargo activity centered on general cargo, bulk commodities, timber and tanker operations. Logs and sawn timber from river-connected mills, together with coal originating from upriver mining areas, are characteristic cargoes. Our platform treats IDSAM as a port requiring waterway, berth, cargo-handling and inland-delivery coordination rather than as a conventional deep-sea container gateway. Draft, tidal, river-navigation, berth availability and local operating conditions should be confirmed for every shipment.

Key Highlights

River-port operating profile

Movements are influenced by Mahakam River navigation, local water levels, tidal conditions and berth access.

Bulk and general cargo orientation

Coal, timber, sawn wood, project-related general cargo and tanker cargo are more characteristic than standard box traffic.

Upriver industrial catchment

The port connects Samarinda with timber-processing areas and mining locations along the Mahakam River and in East Kalimantan.

Container planning requires validation

Our service team verifies whether the requested shipment can be handled as FCL, breakbulk, feeder-connected cargo or through an alternative gateway.

Facilities & Services

General and bulk cargo handling: The port record describes handling for general cargo and bulk commodities; loading methods, shore equipment and cargo acceptance are confirmed case by case.
Timber and forest-product movements: Logs and sawn timber may require specialised securing, measurement, inspection and documentation arrangements before loading.
Coal logistics: Coal from upriver mining areas is a regular regional export commodity. Stockpile, barge, transshipment and terminal interfaces must be checked with the nominated operator.
Tanker interface: An oil jetty is identified in the supplied record. Product specifications, compatibility, safety controls and terminal acceptance must be approved before nomination.
Container and depot coordination: Our platform checks actual FCL availability, empty-equipment positioning, container weighing, stuffing location, depot access and terminal cut-offs rather than assuming a standard container-terminal workflow.
Inland and river collection: Road delivery to river facilities may involve truck-size, bridge, road-condition and access restrictions; barge or river transfer may be relevant for upriver cargo.

Routes & Transit Times

International routing: Cargo for or from Samarinda may require a regional feeder, barge, coastal connection or transshipment through another Indonesian or Southeast Asian gateway. Direct service, carrier acceptance and equipment availability must be confirmed before booking.
Export flow: Timber, coal and general cargo may move from upriver production areas to Samarinda by river or road before onward coastal or international shipment.
Import flow: Imported cargo may require discharge at a suitable regional gateway followed by feeder, barge or road delivery into Samarinda, depending on cargo type and terminal capability.
Transit-time variables: Water level, tides, river traffic, berth congestion, barge availability, weather, transshipment windows, customs release and inland-road conditions can materially affect the schedule. Our team provides a confirmed routing plan only after operator and carrier confirmation.

No fixed transit time or guaranteed sailing frequency is stated because service patterns and handling arrangements can change by season, cargo type, carrier and terminal nomination.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

物流场景	Operational relevance
Mahakam River basin	Provides the principal river corridor for cargo moving between Samarinda and upriver production, processing and mining areas.
Timber and wood processing	Logs and sawn timber are identified in the supplied port description; packing, legality documents, inspection and moisture or damage controls should be planned early.
East Kalimantan mining	Coal from regional upriver mines is a regular export flow, commonly requiring barge scheduling, stockpile coordination and bulk-cargo documentation.
General cargo and tankers	Machinery, construction materials, industrial supplies and liquid bulk may require project-specific handling, compatibility review and terminal approval.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-offs: River-port and feeder operations may use separate documentation, cargo-receiving and barge cut-offs. Our service team obtains the operative closing time from the nominated terminal, carrier or barge operator instead of relying on a generic ocean cut-off.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and container or cargo details before booking. Acceptance, segregation and terminal approval are subject to the actual facility and carrier.
Customs and cargo documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, export permits and commodity-specific certificates must be consistent. Timber, coal, liquid bulk and controlled goods may require additional Indonesian regulatory documents.
Inspection and inland delivery: Customs or port inspection can affect release and loading. Confirm truck access, river-barge interface, cargo dimensions, axle limits, lifting points and delivery-window restrictions before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS code, packaging, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, origin, destination and desired delivery point before requesting a rate.
For FCL cargo, verify whether the box will be accepted at the nominated Samarinda facility or whether a regional gateway plus feeder, barge or road leg is more suitable.
For timber, coal and other bulk commodities, agree the loading point, stockpile or warehouse, cargo measurement method, survey requirement, moisture or contamination controls and ownership transfer point in writing.
Build schedule contingency for river conditions, transshipment connections, inspections and inland access. Our platform can compare an IDSAM routing with an alternative Indonesian gateway when the cargo or equipment profile requires it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can IDSAM be used for standard container shipments?

It may be possible for selected FCL movements, but IDSAM should not be treated as an automatically available deep-sea container gateway. Our team verifies carrier acceptance, equipment supply, terminal handling, empty return and the complete feeder or transshipment plan before confirming the booking.

What cargo is most associated with Samarinda Port?

The supplied port description identifies general cargo, bulk cargo, tankers, timber, logs, sawn wood and coal. The final handling method depends on the nominated facility, cargo specification and river or coastal connection.

Why can the schedule change after booking?

River level, tidal conditions, berth access, barge availability, weather, transshipment windows, inspections and customs release can affect a river-port movement. Our service team monitors these interfaces and updates the operating plan based on confirmed local information.

What should be prepared for dangerous goods?

Provide the complete dangerous-goods declaration data, SDS and packaging details before booking. The carrier, terminal and relevant authorities must approve acceptance, segregation and handling; approval cannot be assumed from the port code alone.

Is IDSAM suitable for upriver cargo collection?

Yes, the port’s location on the Mahakam River is relevant to upriver cargo flows, but the practical solution may combine barge, truck, warehouse, stockpile or transshipment services. Our platform confirms the cargo access point and delivery interface before quoting.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary record: The port code, names, country, city, coordinates, port description and supplied annual handling figures are taken from the IDSAM port data provided for this page. Operational figures remain subject to confirmation with the relevant port or terminal authority.
Port and terminal verification: Current operator information, terminal acceptance, service availability and local operating arrangements should be checked through the relevant Indonesian port operator, including pelindo.co.id.
Customs and clearance verification: Customs procedures, declarations and release requirements should be validated with Indonesia’s customs authority at beacukai.go.id.
Verification boundary: Water depth, berth allocation, equipment, cut-off times, vessel schedules, charges, dangerous-goods acceptance and transit times are variable operational items. Our service team confirms them with the nominated carrier, terminal, barge operator and local agents before execution.