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ASDP Deploys 24 Ships to Ease 13-Kilometer Vehicle Queue at Ketapang

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry deployed 24 large-capacity ships after the vehicle queue at Ketapang Port reached about 13 kilometers.
  • The congestion followed a roughly 16% monthly increase in logistics traffic and the temporary closure of one pier pair at Ketapang and Gilimanuk for capacity upgrades.
  • ASDP introduced a six-ship arrival, unloading and departure pattern, while warning travelers to allow extra time and follow officials’ instructions.

PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry has deployed 24 large-capacity ships to tackle a vehicle queue stretching about 13 kilometers around Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi, East Java.

ASDP President Director Heru Widodo said the company was optimizing ship operations and coordinating with regulators and other stakeholders. “We understand that this situation is having an impact, particularly on people and logistics operators who need certainty about travel times. Together with the regulator and all related stakeholders, we are continuing to take concrete steps to speed up the reduction of the queue and optimize service capacity,” he said.

Heru attributed part of the congestion to a roughly 16% increase in logistics vehicle traffic compared with the previous month. The increase coincided with the temporary closure of one pair of piers at Ketapang and Gilimanuk, where capacity upgrades to 50 tons are under way. He said the work supports infrastructure strengthening and operational readiness for the 2027 Christmas and New Year and Eid transport periods.

We understand that this situation is having an impact, particularly on people and logistics operators who need certainty about travel times. Together with the regulator and all related stakeholders, we are continuing to take concrete steps to speed up the reduction of the queue and optimize service capacity.

· Heru WidodoASDP’s president director described the company’s response to the vehicle congestion at Ketapang Port.

To clear vehicles faster, ASDP is using a Tiba-Bongkar-Berangkat pattern, meaning arrive, unload and depart, with six ships. The arrangement is intended to speed loading and unloading and reduce the time ships spend at the pier, while still taking pier capacity, traffic conditions and sailing safety into account.

Some logistics vehicles also shifted to Ketapang because of operational conditions at Tanjung Wangi Port. Ketapang General Manager Media Syahrianto said ticket holders would continue to receive service under applicable rules. He urged travelers to allow additional time and follow directions from officers in the field. “Safety remains our top priority,” he said.

Safety remains our top priority.

· Media SyahriantoThe Ketapang branch general manager emphasized safety while discussing efforts to maintain ferry services.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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