2.1. Project Background

Makassar Port, located at waterfront of Makassar Strait, has been designated as Indonesia Archipelagic Sea Lanes. The strategic location, supported by natural resources and skilled human resources, allows this area grow on par with other provinces in Indonesia. Economic growth in South Sulawesi Province is quite stable, with an average of above 7%, followed by growth of freight and passenger in Makassar Port. The freight and passenger in Makassar port were grown significantly (above 10%) within the last 5 years. The condition causes increasing density of goods flow and ship visits in existing Makassar Port, especially containers.