Dwikora Harbour
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| Dwikora Harbour | |
|---|---|
Native name | Pelabuhan Dwikora |
| Location | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Location | Pontianak, West Kalimantan |
| Details | |
| Type of harbour | River port |
Dwikora Harbour (Indonesian: Pelabuhan Dwikora), also known as Pontianak Port, is the main harbour of Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is located on the banks of the Kapuas River in the central area of Pontianak, near the Pontianak mayor's office.
For several years it functioned as the largest port in West Kalimantan before its position was replaced by Kijing Terminal in Mempawah Regency. Container ship traffic has gradually been relocated to Kijing due to capacity limitations and its location within the urban area of Pontianak.
The existence of the port is linked to the establishment of the Pontianak Sultanate. Pontianak was founded on 23 October 1771 by Syarif Abdurrahman Alkadrie at the confluence of the Kapuas Kecil and Landak rivers, an area that later developed into a center of trade and river transport.[1][2]
In 1939 a wooden jetty measuring 298 meters in length was constructed, along with a warehouse of approximately 230 square meters. This early infrastructure became the foundation of the present harbour. On 16 June 1940, Pontianak Port was designated as a managed port by the colonial administration.[1]
During the colonial period, its position on the Kapuas River connected inland areas of West Kalimantan with coastal and international trade routes.[1][2]
