03 April 2025
Harita Nickel operates seven dedicated terminals (special ports) supporting import-export activities as an integrated nickel mining and processing company. Jetty Persada stands out as a strategic facility, serving as a primary gateway for shipping essential materials used in electric vehicle batteries and stainless steel production to global markets.
Jetty Persada is specifically designed to facilitate smooth logistics flow within the Obi Industrial Area. Given Harita Nickel’s operations in an archipelagic region, sea routes are the primary logistical channels for the company’s distribution activities.
“Jetty Persada operates around the clock in two shifts, from 7 AM to 7 PM daily,” explained Tonny Wijayanto, Jetty Superintendent at Harita Nickel. His words vividly depict the bustling nature of the jetty—engines roaring, anchor chains clanging, and continuous loading and unloading activities.
Jetty Persada 4, one of the primary export points, plays a crucial role in annually delivering approximately 247,000 wet metric tons (WMT) of Nickel Sulfate and 32,000 WMT of Cobalt Sulfate to international markets. Yet, its function is not limited to exports alone. This jetty is also a key logistical entry point for Harita Nickel’s subsidiaries: PT Halmahera Persada Lygend (HPL), PT Obi Nickel Cobalt (ONC), and PT Dharma Cipta Mulia (DCM). Numerous materials and equipment daily pass through the jetty, linking Obi Island’s industrial complex with the global supply chain.
Jetty Persada’s operations are supported by around 460 employees, primarily local residents. “The workforce will continue growing in line with additional equipment such as cranes and loaders,” said Tonny.
According to Tonny, one of the main challenges is training unskilled workers, particularly fresh graduates. Employees must quickly adapt to the working environment while understanding safety risks. Harita Nickel routinely conducts basic skills training ("green training") for local employees. “We prioritize local workers for roles like forklift operators. However, specialized skills like crane operators are still sourced externally due to limited local expertise,” Tonny explained.
Moving forward, Jetty Persada aims to enhance operational efficiency by upholding the company’s core values, especially teamwork. Maintaining team cohesion is critical for Tonny, given the team’s diverse cultural backgrounds. “I regularly have casual conversations with my team members—not to supervise, but to ensure they feel valued and comfortable at work,” he said.
Regarding safety, Jetty Persada remains fully committed to meeting national and international safety standards. “Working at sea involves stringent regulations, and we ensure full compliance to protect both employees and the environment,” Tonny emphasized.
With a growing local workforce and high operational standards, Jetty Persada remains a strategic logistics hub for Harita Nickel, safely, efficiently, and sustainably connecting Indonesian nickel products with global markets.
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