Port of Bitung

Port of Bitung is a seaport located on Jalan D.S Sumolang in Bitung, North Sulawesi, in Indonesia. It is the largest port in the province, consists of both container and passenger ship ports. The port serves as a hub for most exports originated from North Sulawesi and other areas of eastern Indonesia to destinations such as Philippines and Vietnam. There are also ferry routes linking Bitung with General Santos and Davao City.

Facilities

Since Bitung harbour's designation as an important international hub seaport in 2012, it has a larger sets of facilities than other ports in the area. The Port of Bitung is supported by two tugboats and four pilot boats and of wide shipping lane. Currently Bitung harbour has four wharves:

Ocean Wharf – long with a depth of about.
Nusantara Wharf – long with a depth of about.
Container Wharf VIII – long with a depth of about.
Container Wharf IX – long with a depth of about.

In addition, there are other facilities that support the operation of the port, namely a container crane, a mobile crane, four chassis, five trucks, five forklifts, water desalination facility, refuelling stop, dry wharf for repairs, warehouse, immigration, and a medical facility.