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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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