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Indonesia now capable of handling newcastlemaxes
Jakarta: Indonesia’s transport minister opened the nation’s largest bulk terminal today. Belonging to state run coal miner, PR Bukit Asam, the facility in Tarahan, Lampung can accommodate bulkers up to 210,000 dwt in size.
The port has a dedicated rail link to mines in the interior while shipping from the port will be handled by state-owned PT Bahtera Adhi Guna.
“With its port development, PTBA can compete with coal producers from Australia while at the same time support the government’s maritime sovereignty program,” the transport ministry said in a release.