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Kabil
In the southeast of the island, Kabil marks the
site of a major deep-water port already under construction. When
completed, the Asia Port will accommodate ships of up to 150,000
DTW with a total wharf length of 5,000 meters. Together with its
free trade zone status, Asia Port makes an attractive shipping proposition
and is already drawing interested responses. Presently, lighter
shipping berth at Batu Ampar and Sekupang ports in the north. Speedboats
may be hired here for our transfer to neighboring Bintan Island.
Nearby, in direct contrast to the heavy industrialization is Telaga
Punggur, offering a taste of old Batam. In the midst of a quaint
fishing village are several more seafood restaurants, it is easy
to while away several delightful hours here, eating and watching
the passing parade of sampans and fishing craft as they go about
their business.
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