Pelabuhan Belawan, 1983-1992

Abstract

This study discusses Belawan Port in 1983-1992. The purpose of this study is to explain the development of Belawan Port in terms of facilities, management and activities throughout 1983-1992. The research method used is the historical research method, with steps such as heuristics, criticism, interpretation, and historiography. Data were collected through observation or interviews, and literature studies sourced from books, scientific works, and WASPADA newspaper archives. This study describes the development and management of Belawan Port since it was opened in 1890 during the Dutch colonial government until the period 1983-1992. This port was built as a replacement for Labuhan Deli Port which could no longer be used due to sedimentation. Belawan Port during the Dutch colonial period had experienced very advanced development with the construction of several facilities and infrastructure. Meanwhile, in 1983-1992 it can also be said that the construction of facilities and infrastructure at Belawan Port made Belawan Port modern. This is inseparable from the construction of the Container Terminal at Belawan Port and the construction of the Belawan-Medan-Tanjung Morawa (Belmera) Toll Road as a supporting infrastructure facility for economic activities at Belawan Port to be more efficient. With the development or addition of facilities and infrastructure at Belawan Port, it provides a very significant increase in economic activities at Belawan Port such as the loading and unloading of container systems, in addition, these developments also have positive and negative impacts on Belawan Port and the lives of the people around Belawan Port.