New IDR 1.7 Trillion Container Port to Boost Nickel Industry Growth in Bone
Tue 24 Feb 2026, 01:42 AM
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The Vice Regent of Bone, Andi Akmal Pasluddin, attended an audience with the Tiran Nusantara Group at the 3rd Floor Meeting Room of the AAS Building, Urip Sumoharjo Street, Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Thursday (Feb 19, 2026).
The meeting discussed the construction plan for a public port in Bone Pute Village, Tonra District, Bone Regency.
The Bone Regency Government delegation was received directly by the President Director of Tiran Nusantara Group, Rahman Arif. He presented various aspects related to the port construction plan, ranging from regional potential and the readiness of supporting infrastructure to the projected economic impact on the community.
The strategic project, with an investment value reaching IDR 1.7 trillion to be built by PT AAS Gemilang Mandiri, is projected to become a new logistics hub supporting the nickel industry.
In addition, the construction of the port is estimated to be capable of absorbing thousands of workers and driving economic growth in the region.
The Vice Regent of Bone, Andi Akmal Pasluddin, emphasized that the readiness of basic infrastructure, particularly road access to the port location, is a crucial factor in supporting smooth construction and port operations in the future.
He stated that the Bone Regency Government, in principle, supports every strategic investment that provides a positive impact on the region, especially in driving economic growth, creating job opportunities, and improving connectivity and trade activities, particularly in coastal areas.
According to him, the existence of the Tonra Container Port is expected to become an economic engine for the eastern region of Bone Regency. In addition to creating new job opportunities, the port is also considered a way to streamline the distribution of goods, agricultural products, and other commodities.
However, the Vice Regent of Bone also reminded of the importance of paying attention to environmental aspects and building strong synergy between investors and the local government so that development can proceed sustainably.
The meeting was also attended by the Acting Regional Secretary of Bone, Assistant III of the Bone Regional Secretariat, the Acting Head of the Bone Community Empowerment Village Office (PMD), the Head of the Bone Highways, Housing, and Spatial Planning Office, the Head of the Bone Agriculture Office, the Head of the Legal Bureau of the Bone Regional Secretariat, and other relevant officials.
Additionally, representatives from the Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation, the South Sulawesi Provincial Government, and the Makassar Primary Port Authority and Harbormaster (KSOP) were present to provide technical input regarding infrastructure readiness and regional spatial planning.
This audience is expected to be the first step in establishing cooperation between the Bone Regency Government and investors to realize the construction of a productive port that supports economic growth and provides sustainable benefits for the community.
The activity concluded with the presentation of commemorative plaques as a symbol of appreciation and gratitude between the Bone Regency Government and Tiran Nusantara Group for the successful meeting.
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