Pelindo Ensures Services Run Optimally During Eid Al-Fitr 2024 Joint Leave

Jakarta, April 5, 2024 - PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo guarantees that port activities will run normally during the Eid al-Fitr holiday period from April 8 to 15, 2024.

Group Head of Corporate Secretariat, Ardhy Wahyu Basuki, said the momentum of the long holiday has the potential to increase the movement of people to travel by sea. "Existing facilities at the port are optimized, human resources are improved, and the latest logistics solutions are implemented to ensure service activities in all Pelindo operational areas run smoothly," Ardhy added.

Entering the 6th day of Eid al-Fitr, the number of travelers using passenger terminal services reached 546,261 travelers. The busiest passenger terminals are Tanjung Perak, Tanjungpinang, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Makassar, and Ambon.

"Facilities such as passenger waiting rooms, passenger sleeping rooms, prayer rooms, toilets, lactation rooms, and security personnel are prepared to ensure that passengers remain safe, healthy, and smooth," Ardhy said.

In terms of vehicle flow, Tanjung Perak was the busiest with 12,254 vehicles, followed by Lembar with 7,958 vehicles, and Banten with 5,794 vehicles.

Pelindo stated that the same service standards have also been implemented with the implementation of digital systems and applications. "On the sea side, the Phinnisi application is available which is integrated with the Ministry of Transportation's Inaportnet portal, while on the land side (terminal) the TOS Nusantara and PTOS-M applications are available," Ardhy said.

"In accordance with the theme of the 2024 Idulfitri Mudik Ceria, Full of Meaning, Pelindo is committed to providing 24/7 services (24 hours a day and seven days a week). Coordination with various parties including port stakeholders continues to be carried out for the safety and comfort of service users. Hopefully this long weekend holiday moment can be enjoyed comfortably with family," concluded Ardhy.