JAKARTA - Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi ensures the smooth running of transportation during the Christmas and New Year 2025/2026 holiday period at the Java-Sumatra crossing.
"The crossing activity for the Java-Sumatra crossing is currently relatively under control. Everything goes smoothly, orderly and safe," said the Minister of Transportation, as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, December 24.
Dudy reviewed a number of transportation nodes in the Banten area, including the Merak Port, Ciwandan Port, and the Bandar Bakau Jaya (BBJ) Port of Bojonegoro on Wednesday (24/12) morning.
He said that his party carried out the direct review to ensure that passenger and logistics transportation movements run smoothly ahead of the Christmas celebration on December 25, 2025.
At Merak Port, the Minister of Transportation reviewed the infrastructure and operational facilities of Executive Terminal 1 and monitored CCTV through the Merak port control room.
Furthermore, Dudy went to Ciwandan Port to check logistics vehicles heading to Pier 7. The Minister of Transportation talked to a number of truck drivers who were waiting to enter the ship through Pier 7 of the Ciwandan Port.
"The condition of Ciwandan is also relatively smooth and conducive. We hope that the public can travel comfortably and continue to comply with existing rules and directions from officers in the field," continued the Minister of Transportation.
He also ensured that the infrastructure and operations of the BBJ Bojonegara Port could serve passengers effectively.
The Ministry of Transportation continues to coordinate with relevant stakeholders to support the smooth movement of cross-Java-Sumatra crossing passengers during the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 periods.
Dudy also reminded passengers of the crossing transport to always anticipate the potential for extreme weather that can affect shipping activities.
"Sometimes there are high waves that make it difficult for the ship to lean and make the crossing delayed. For this reason, make sure to always update the latest information, use the 24-hour call service," said the Minister of Transportation.
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