Pelindo Optimizes Cibitung-Cilincing Toll to Press National Logistics Costs

JAKARTA - PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo has confirmed its commitment to supporting national logistics cost efficiency to encourage Indonesia's economic growth. One of the steps taken is through the development and management of the Cibitung-Cilincing Toll Road (JTCC) which is part of the Jakarta Outer Ring Road 2 (JORR2).

The toll road along the 34.76 kilometer which connects the industrial area in the east of Jakarta with the Tanjung Priok Port is managed by the Pelindo Group entity, PT Cibitung Tanjung Priok Port Tollways (CTP). This company acts as a Toll Road Business Entity (BUJT) as well as the concession holder of JTCC.

CTP has completed construction and operated JTCC fully since 2023. Entering the second year of full operation, the toll road has been connected to JORR2 and is expected to reduce congestion, speed up travel time, and provide an alternative route for road users.

The existence of JTCC is considered strategic in the national logistics system, especially as a link between industrial areas in the eastern region of Jakarta such as Bekasi, Cikarang, Karawang, and its surroundings with Tanjung Priok Port as the largest port in Indonesia. This connectivity is expected to significantly reduce the time and cost of logistics distribution.

Acting President Director of CTP, Erwan Dwi Winanto, said his party continues to strive to maintain its commitment to supporting national logistics efficiency, especially through the integration of industrial areas around Jakarta with Tanjung Priok Port.

"Currently we are working on integrating the JTCC tariff with other toll roads in Jakarta. We intend to expand the accessibility of JTCC for the public and business actors and create a competitive JTCC tariff to support logistics efficiency," he said.

In line with this, the General Chairman of the Indonesian Logistics Association (ALI), Mahendra Rianto, assessed that the integration of logistics area corridors is the key to creating a logistics lane system that is strategically connected between industrial areas, distribution centers, and ports.

"This integration will not only improve the smoothness of goods delivery, but also open up room for adjustments and coordination of toll rates so that they are more affordable and competitive for business actors," he said.

To strengthen the strategic role of JTCC, CTP has prepared a number of developments to maximize services. Some projects that are being prepared include the construction of rest areas and logistics hubs at KM 92 which are directly connected to the toll road, as well as the addition of new toll gates to expand access for the public around the JTCC route.

In addition, JTCC is also planned to have direct access to the Kalibaru Terminal through the construction of the New Port Eastern Access (NPEA) at KM 108. The project is expected to be a solution to reduce congestion while increasing the efficiency of goods distribution.

Pelindo stated that various strategic steps through its business entities aim to maximize the use of JTCC to provide wider benefits for the community, especially logistics and industry players, as well as supporting the improvement of national logistics competitiveness.