The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has invited Danish companies, including shipping line Maersk, to invest in Patimban Port which is designated to be Indonesias new main and leading seaport.
The infrastructure will be ready prior to G20 summit that will take place in the province in November.
"The presence of these three ports is expected to serve as new economic centres in Bali and will positively benefit Bali's residents economically," the governor stated
Two state officials acknowledged the importance of the ro-ro infrastructure in tourism and expressed commitment to further develop the Dumai-Malaka route.
"They are stuck at the port and couldnt be returned to [NTTs capital] Kupang."
The reopening is expected to help the homecoming (mudik) tradition becomes safer.
Karimun international port has yet to be reopened because directorate general of immigration hasnt issued the necessary permit.
Improving infrastructures in Indonesias outermost regions, including in Aceh, is one of the cabinets main focuses.
BIFZA has prepared facilities for smart and green port."
ships in Sanur earlier docked without a pier, but the presence of this port is expected to improve the aspects of safety and comfort as well as give rise to new culture within the transportation sector.
Patimban Port was built as part of the government's efforts to increase the national logistics index to compete with Southeast Asian countries.
