Work on a new deepwater port for container ships on an island between Batam and Bintan is set to begin next year, creating a potential rival to Singapore's port.
The port, on Tanjung Sauh, aims to be a major transshipment center for Indonesia, and is part of the country's overhaul of its transport infrastructure to cope with growing domestic demand.
It also looks set to be a direct competitor to Singapore's port, as it aims to capture shipping to and from East Asia. Full story
