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Location and Description:
- Located in Medan City, North Sumatra
- The most important port on the island of Sumatra
- Managed by PT Pelabuhan Indonesia I
- Has geographical coordinates of 03°47′N 98°42′E
- Located approximately 24 km from downtown Medan
- Serves as one of the main gateways to North Sumatra
- Accommodates passengers, especially during Eid al-Fitr and holidays
- Welcomes cruise ships carrying foreign tourists
History:
- Originated from Labuhan Deli, the center of the Deli Sultanate
- Relocated to Belawan in 1915 due to the silting of Deli River
- Belawan Lama serves as a cargo terminal and a naval base
- Built by the Dutch with a length of 602 meters and a width of 9-20 meters
- Became the largest port in the Dutch East Indies in 1938
- Belawan container terminal started operating in 1985
Important Role:
- Belawan Port plays a crucial role in the economy of North Sumatra
- Serves as the main gateway for international and domestic trade
- Connects North Sumatra with various regions in Indonesia and the world
- Supports economic and industrial growth in North Sumatra
Facilities:
- Belawan Port is equipped with various modern facilities
- Comfortable and modern passenger terminal
- Large capacity container terminal
- Piers for various types of ships
- Spacious warehouses and storage areas
- Modern loading and unloading equipment
Belawan Port is a vital port for North Sumatra. With its long history and significant role in the economy, Belawan Port continues to develop and improve its services to become a world-class port.
Additional Information:
- Belawan Port also has attractive marine tourism potential
- Beautiful sea views
- Sailing ships
- Cargo handling activities
- Culinary tourism around the port
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