Port of Jambi

Jambi’s urban riverfront is part of the working transport landscape of the Batanghari. Around Angso Duo, community landing places and the riverside market connect the city with a wider river economy in which boats remain an everyday means of movement.

Small motorboats known as ketek operate within this river transport culture, alongside other local craft. Angso Duo also supports marine trades: boat-equipment shops sell engines, propellers, steering gear and spare parts to customers from communities both upstream and downstream.

The city waterfront should be distinguished from Talang Duku, the separate commercial cargo terminal farther east along the river. Identifying the intended landing or terminal is therefore essential when arranging a river journey or directing freight associated with Jambi.