Development of River Port (Kelotok) In Penajam Paser Utara and Balikpapan by using BOR, LF, AHP and Triangulation Analysis

Authors

  • Arief Hidayat Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kalimantan Institute of Technology, Balikpapan, 76127, Indonesia
  • Johannes Diva Mahendra Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kalimantan Institute of Technology, Balikpapan, 76127, Indonesia
  • Shintaro Terabe Department of Civil Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba 278-8510, Japan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35718/ismatech.v4i1.8482016

Keywords:

Port, River, AHP, BOR, LF, Triagulation

Abstract

The River Port in Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan, serves as a vital transportation link connecting the coastal areas between Penajam Paser Utara and Balikpapan. Despite its strategic role, the port currently faces challenges, including limited berth capacity, insufficient supporting facilities, and low operational efficiency in River water transport services. This study, conducted in 2024, aims to analyze the operational characteristics of the River Port and transportation system, evaluate dock efficiency using the Berth Occupancy Ratio (BOR) and Load Factor (LF) methods, and determine infrastructure and service development priorities through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach. The research employs a quantitative, descriptive-analytical method that integrates primary and secondary data. The results show that the port’s operational performance requires improvement in dock utilization efficiency and passenger load distribution. Development priorities emphasize increasing transport capacity, optimizing service schedules, enhancing accessibility, and providing essential facilities such as comfortable waiting areas and improved safety systems. The findings highlight that sustainable River transportation development is crucial to supporting urban mobility and regional economic growth in East Kalimantan. Strategic recommendations from this study are expected to strengthen the competitiveness and reliability of River Port services.

Author Biographies

Arief Hidayat, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kalimantan Institute of Technology, Balikpapan, 76127, Indonesia

senior lecturer at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kalimantan Institute of Technology

Johannes Diva Mahendra, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kalimantan Institute of Technology, Balikpapan, 76127, Indonesia

alumni of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kalimantan Institute of Technology

Shintaro Terabe, Department of Civil Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba 278-8510, Japan

lecturer and researcher (professor) at the Department of Civil Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, 2641 Yamazaki, Noda, Chiba 278-8510, Japan

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2026-06-23

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Hidayat, A., Diva Mahendra, J., & Terabe, S. (2026). Development of River Port (Kelotok) In Penajam Paser Utara and Balikpapan by using BOR, LF, AHP and Triangulation Analysis. Indonesian Journal of Maritime Technology, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.35718/ismatech.v4i1.8482016

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Volume 4 Issue 1, June 2026

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