Palembang harbor known as the Boom Baru (boom: port) is an alternate port was established by Dutch government in 1924 with the port authorities called Haven Meester.
Previously, cruise ports serving large ships (ocean) in Rendang River area (near the area currently 16 Ilir). Regarding the function of this port, set by the Dutch government Staatblaad No. 1882. 240. Since the development of trade in the region of Palembang let alone 16 Ilir more rapid development as a center of trade flows in and out of the boat was increased. Because of this old port is not considered able to accommodate the flow of the following ship unloading muatnya, the Government had adopted a policy to move it.
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