PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) said on Thursday that ferry operations at Ketapang Port remain under control following a surge in logistics vehicle traffic after restrictions on trucks with three axles and above were lifted.
The company said it has implemented tactical measures and coordinated with multiple stakeholders to manage the increase in port traffic, ensuring smooth crossings to Gilimanuk, Bali.
“ASDP, together with all stakeholders, continues to strengthen handling so queues can be quickly resolved and services return to normal,” Corporate Secretary Windy Andale said.
Inside the port, operations have been optimized by allocating Piers 1–3 for passenger vehicles and Pier 4 and the LCM for logistics trucks, reducing loading conflicts and speeding up operations. Fleet readiness and targeted ship schedules have also been adjusted to accelerate turnaround times, ASDP said.
Externally, traffic management is supported by 365 personnel from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), ensuring orderly vehicle flow. Buffer zones at Pusri and Bulusan help prevent congestion within the port area.
As of Thursday evening, northbound queues extended about 7 km to Parasputih, dominated by logistics trucks. Travel times from the tollgate to the pier ranged from 20 to 35 minutes.
Data from the Ketapang Post showed 47,961 passengers crossed from Java to Bali in the past 24 hours, a 16% increase from the same period last year. From D-10 to D+10, total movement reached 761,391 passengers and 201,676 vehicles.
ASDP emphasized that compliance with traffic regulations by road users is critical to maintaining orderly operations. “Collaboration and user discipline are key to quickly restoring normal service,” Windy said.