ASDP ensures the smooth course of the Sumatran-Jawa-Bali-Cross Traffic

Jakarta – Work from anywhere (WFA) implemented by the government is considered effective in the spread of travel flow, including the flow of Eid. With the flexibility of the return time, density at the port can be reduced. Shelvy Arifin, corporate secretary of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Person), said the tendency of the movement of reflux this year is more evenly distributed than before. ASDP also called on service users to drive travel time, choose to cross the morning or afternoon and ensure that the ticket was purchased before arriving at the harbor through the application or the official Ferzy agent. Browse to continue with the content “The positive impact of the WFA policy can be seen from reducing density on certain days. Traffic at the port is smoother and controller,” he said in a written statement on Thursday (3/4/2024). Based on data from the Bakauheni post that includes the port of Bakauheni, Panjang and BBJ Muara Pilau 24 hours on H+1 Lebaran, the total realization of passengers from Sumatra to Java 57,801 people, by 4.8% lower than last year. The total vehicles that crossed reached 14,866 units, by 5.0% lower than 15,653 units in the same period the previous year. Since D-10 to D-1 Lebaran, the total passengers who crossed Sumatra to Java have reached 511,267 people, by 1.4% higher than last year. Meanwhile, the total vehicle recorded 106,215 units, by 3.5% lower than the previous year. Shelvy emphasized that ASDP has prepared anticipating steps to ensure the smooth reflux. Of the Merak Command Post, which includes the port of Merak and BBJ Bojonegara, 39 ships recorded on H+1. The total passengers from Java to Sumatra reached 37,202 people, by 11.6% higher than last year. On the other hand, two wheel vehicles increased by 27.7% to 3,220 units, while four wheel vehicles increased by 6.5% to 4.967 units. Since H-10 to D-1, total passengers have reached Sumatra 979,027 people, by 3.5% higher than last year. The total vehicles reached 248.303 units, with 0.4%. Shelvy also reminded the importance of service users’ discipline in the following travel rules. On the Java-Bali road, the reverse flow of ketapang to Gilimanuk on H+1 increased significantly. A total of 32 ships operated with a total of 37,943 passengers, by 24.3% higher than last year. The total vehicles that crossed also rose 24.7% to 10,467 units. ASDP delays the system to maintain the smooth reflux, implement ASDP a delay system at eight buffers zone with a total capacity of 1.560 vehicles. The location of the buffer zone is divided into two categories: on the toll road (Rusarea KM 87B, km 67b, km 49b, km 33b and km 20b) as well as on Arteri Road (Gor Way Handkak, Gayam Agrobusiness Terminal, and RM Tiga Brothers). The delay system is also applied on vehicles to the port of Ketapang and Gilimanuk. In Ketapang, passenger vehicles are directed to Grand Watudodol and Bulusan Pier. While vehicles of goods to the Areba football field and Sri Tanjung Terminal. In Gilimanuk, the delay system is applied in the cargo terminal, the Gilimanuk busterminal and the UPPKB cool for vehicles. Shelvy said ASDP continues to coordinate with different parties to ensure the smooth service. “We ensure the availability of ships, operational optimization and management of vehicle ropes so that the reflux travel runs smoothly,” he explained. ASDP also called on service users to follow the departure schedule and avoid the peak of the reverse flow. With the discipline of service users and operational strategies prepared, ASDP is optimistic that it can provide a more comfortable and more efficient travel experience for the community. (AKN/EGA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here