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Port of Tanjung Priok

Basic Information

• Port Name: Port of Tanjung Priok

• Country: Indonesia

• Location: North Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

• Coordinates: 6.104° S, 106.880° E

• UN/LOCODE: IDTPP

• Port Type: Major international seaport / Container port

• Operator: Pelindo (PT Pelabuhan Indonesia)

Port Overview

The Port of Tanjung Priok is the largest and busiest seaport in Indonesia, serving as the primary maritime gateway for the capital city Jakarta and the surrounding industrial regions of Java Island.

Located on the north coast of Jakarta, the port handles a large share of Indonesia’s international trade, including imports, exports, and domestic cargo distribution. Originally developed during the Dutch colonial period in the late 19th century, Tanjung Priok has undergone major modernization and expansion to meet the growing demand of Indonesia’s economy.

A key development project is the New Priok Port (Kalibaru Terminal), designed to significantly increase container capacity and improve operational efficiency.

Throughput and Capacity

The Port of Tanjung Priok is one of the largest container ports in Southeast Asia.

Key statistics (approximate):

• Annual Container Throughput: over 8 million TEUs

• Total Cargo Throughput: more than 70 million tons annually

• Number of Terminals: several container and multi-purpose terminals

• Maximum Draft: approximately 14–16 meters

Major container terminals include:

• Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT)

• New Priok Container Terminal (NPCT1)

• Koja Container Terminal

Infrastructure and Facilities

The port complex includes a wide range of cargo handling and logistics facilities:

• Large container terminals

• Bulk cargo terminals

• General cargo terminals

• Oil and liquid bulk terminals

• Ro-Ro and passenger terminals

• Logistics parks and bonded warehouses

The port is connected to Indonesia’s transportation network through:

• Jakarta port toll roads

• Rail freight connections

• Industrial zones around Greater Jakarta

Strategic Importance

The Port of Tanjung Priok plays a vital role in Indonesia’s national economy and regional maritime trade.

Key roles include:

• Primary international gateway for Indonesia’s imports and exports

• Major logistics hub serving the Jakarta metropolitan area

• Important node for Southeast Asian shipping routes

• Key component of Indonesia’s national maritime infrastructure development

The port supports the movement of major commodities such as manufactured goods, electronics, food products, machinery, and raw materials.

Port Lighting Applications

Large container yards and cargo terminals at the Port of Tanjung Priok operate continuously and require reliable lighting systems to ensure safe port operations.

Typical lighting areas include:

• Container storage yards

• High mast lighting towers (30–50 meters)

• Dockside loading and unloading areas

• Truck circulation roads and gate complexes

• Warehouses and logistics parks

Modern ports increasingly deploy high-power LED high mast lighting systems to achieve improved illumination, reduced energy consumption, and lower maintenance costs.

These environments are ideal for industrial-grade LED lighting solutions designed for container terminals, logistics zones, and large port facilities.

Large Port Outdoor Lighting Solution Analysis

Large ports, as critical infrastructure operating 24 hours a day, require highly reliable outdoor lighting systems. These systems are essential for ensuring operational safety, efficiency, and personnel security.

1. Luminaire Types and Pole Height

Outdoor areas in ports—such as container yards, loading and unloading zones, parking areas, and main roadways—typically adopt high mast lighting systems to achieve wide-area illumination.

This system utilizes tall poles equipped with multiple high-power luminaires, enabling uniform coverage with fewer installation points, while also reducing glare and simplifying maintenance.

In terms of light sources, high-power LED floodlights are widely used due to their high luminous efficacy, low energy consumption, long lifespan, instant start, and excellent color rendering. They have become the mainstream choice for port lighting

Recommended pole heights:

Overall, port areas typically use poles in the range of 30–40 meters. The exact height should be determined based on site scale and specific lighting requirements through professional design.

2. Technical Requirements for Luminaires

Due to the unique environmental conditions of ports—especially coastal ports—lighting equipment must meet far more stringent requirements than standard outdoor lighting. These include:

2.1 Protection and Corrosion Resistance

Ports are exposed to high humidity and salt spray, requiring exceptional corrosion resistance:

Ingress Protection (IP Rating): ≥ IP65 to ensure complete dust protection and resistance to water jets. For critical areas such as quay fronts, IP66 or higher is recommended.

Anti-corrosion Materials and Treatment: Housings are typically made of highly corrosion-resistant materials such as ADC12 die-cast aluminum or 316 stainless steel, combined with multi-layer anti-corrosion coatings.

2.2 Wind Resistance

Ports are subject to strong winds. High mast poles and luminaires installed at height must withstand significant wind loads. Structural design must strictly follow local meteorological data to ensure safety and stability.

2.3 Lightning and Surge Protection

Tall poles are highly susceptible to lightning strikes. High-voltage surges generated by lightning can damage sensitive LED drivers through power lines.

Therefore, LED drivers must be equipped with high-performance surge protection devices (SPD), typically rated at 10kV or 20kV, to ensure stable operation under harsh weather conditions.

2.4 Thermal Management

High-power LED luminaires generate significant heat during operation. If not properly dissipated, it can severely affect luminous efficiency and lifespan.

Thus, luminaires must feature efficient thermal design, such as large-area heat sinks and high thermal conductivity materials, to keep the LED junction temperature within an optimal range.

2.5 Optical Performance

Illuminance and Uniformity: According to standards such as Code for Design of Seaports (JTS 165-2013), different operational areas have specific minimum illuminance requirements. Uniform lighting must be ensured to avoid overly bright or dark areas that could impair visibility and safety.

Glare Control: Through precise optical design (e.g., asymmetric lenses), light is effectively directed onto the working area, minimizing light spill and reducing glare for operators and surrounding environments.

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