Batam is strategically situated on the one of the busiest International shipping lane between the Malacca and Singapore Strait. Batam has been developed throughout the years as industry, trade, transhipment and tourism region.
The roles of Ports in Batam are significant in supporting the development through the enactment of Laws, Undang-Undang No. 44 Year 2007 on Free Trade Zone and Free Port of Batam.