DP World has finalized an agreement with the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) and Pelindo to manage Belawan New Container Terminal (BNCT) and begin a major expansion in Indonesia. 

This strategic partnership will establish the most direct connection between Indonesia and the Malacca Strait. The primary objective of this agreement is to enhance the capacity of BNCT from its current level of 600,000 TEUs to 1.4 million TEUs. By achieving this expansion, BNCT aims to attract more direct calls, reducing the dependence of North Sumatra on regional hub ports for accessing regional and global markets. In addition to upgrading maritime infrastructure, DP World, in collaboration with its partners, will also focus on connecting other terminals and small ports on Sumatra Island. This concerted effort aims to maximize BNCT's role in reducing container logistics costs within Northern Sumatra.