Port is named the same as the estuary of the river that became place stand, namely Belawan River. Located about 27 km north of the city of Medan Belawan Port is one of the four ports in Indonesia, which operates 24 hours a day. So, if any ships would stop at two in the morning, the port is ready to become a lean. Belawan Port has a work area of about 12,072.33 hectares consisting of Base Belawan Lama, New Edge Base, Image Base, Conventional Gabion Container Terminal and Passenger Terminal. In carrying out its activities, Belawan Port supported by around 600 employees with a roof system or commonly called the PPSA (One-Stop Service Center.) This port has four demaga. Two of them were able to rely vessels with a maximum weight of each amounting to 7000 tons. With these statistics, it's no wonder, these Port became the most important port on the island of Sumatra.

Largest economic activity in this port of loading and unloading commodities CPO (Crude Palm Oil) which is one of the largest natural commodities produced by Sumatra island. At the Port of Belawan, the average quantity of commodity exports are Indonesia has reached 51 million tons / year. In addition to the CPO, there is also a commodity in the form of cake (a kind of pulp from oil palm) that its export value reached 985 thousand tons / years. Whereas for mobilization purposes of passenger transportation, passenger terminal Belawan Port can accommodate about 3100 passengers and exit from both regions.

Exotic economic and transport it, it turns out not to be the only beauty of the Port of Belawan. At night, the flickering of light from various onshore installations Belawan Port and also the ships that stopped unfortunately if not enjoyed. In such circumstances, at least visitors can take a few images flickering lights powered or can simply admire the construction of large ships that stop by.

In addition to a full day time operations, loading and unloading port facilities is economically beneficial. Warehouse facilities provided by this port reached 76 m2. Medium wide yard which provided about 136 m2. From this calculation, the exporter or importer who move in Medan and Sumatra, do not have to worry about the problem of storage of goods. Positive impact of this activity, can also be enjoyed by visitors who may intend to simply visit this port. Movement of goods made by machines and human labor is a view that can be enjoyed. Then ply transport workers could become a target shooting camera. In addition, the moments that are also privileged in this port is the eve of Eid. Density flows back and forth and back and from the city of Medan is routinely encountered in this harbor. This unique moments can also be in the Port of Belawan. As a result, port development is also directed into the harbor with a system that is not chaotic, and one-stop service system can be used as an example.

Electricity and water supply is very vital in the port, particularly for loading and unloading activities that correlate with the economics. At the Port of Belawan, several types of electric power quantities provided are for 3465, 1040, and 1,110 Kva supplied by PLN. Are for electric power from the installation itself is 750, 150, sam 126 Kva. For the water demand, ports are supplied by PDAM consisting of 5 water channel with a strength of 60 tons / hour, 4 channel units of 40 tons / hour, 1 unit of 35 tons / hour, and 1 more unit of 30 tons / hour. In addition to the supply from these taps, Belawan Port also has several waterways own installation with a range of varying magnitude.

To get to the Port of Belawan, visitors can use all modes of public transportation available in the city of Medan. If you have an interest, visitors can also try the typical mode of motorized rickshaws are available uniformly Medan in Medan.