Ahead Of Formula E Tomorrow, The Ministry Of Transportation Prepares A Scheme For Anticipating The Flow Of Goods At Tanjung Priok Port

Port of Indonesia II Tanjung Priok. (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Ministry of Sea Transportation through the Tanjung Priok Main Port Authority has prepared an anticipation scheme in maintaining the smooth flow of goods to and from the Tanjung Priok port due to traffic engineering during the implementation of Formula E at the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit (JIEC), Saturday June 4 tomorrow.

Head of the Tanjung Priok Main Port Authority Office, Wisnu Handoko, said that these anticipatory steps have been stated in Circular Letter Number: SE.OPTPK 10 of 2022.

"We must support the event to run smoothly, including support from the sea transportation sector," said Wisnu to reporters, Friday, June 3.

Wisnu said the anticipation steps were determined in a coordination meeting with all relevant stakeholders in the Tanjung Priok Port environment.

This is a joint effort to anticipate congestion during the event, considering that the area has the potential to cause congestion and traffic engineering which will have an impact on the smooth flow of goods to and from Tanjung Priok Port.

"The coordination aims to prepare control and monitoring of the operation of trucks transporting goods from and to Tanjung Priok Port, improve safety and security, especially truck operations at the port and provide instructions to BUP and Terminal Operators regarding the anticipation of the smooth flow of goods from and out of Tanjung Priok Port. " he said.

As for these anticipatory steps, firstly so that the Terminal Operator can ensure that during the event, maintain and ensure that the terminal service system, especially the gate, runs normally and under control.

Second, take steps to keep the flow of goods steady by shifting the closing time to a time that does not coincide with the Formula E event starting at 06.00-18.00 WIB to reduce the number of trucks entering the Tanjung Priok Port.

Third, for imported cargo in the receiving and PLP processes, arrangements are requested after the event is over to reduce the number of vehicles leaving the port.

Fourth, alerting sufficient personnel to control congestion during the event.

Fifth, implement the contingency plan that has been made to anticipate traffic jams and ensure that the personnel on duty understand it.

Sixth, always coordinate with relevant agencies in responding to traffic developments through the specified communication channels.

"Shipping associations, namely INSA and ISAA, should inform the MLO shipping line. The ship's agency if possible can arrange the ship's schedule so that the closing time does not coincide with the event and provides relaxation of delays in case of congestion," he said.

To the ALFI association, transportation management can inform the shipper to regulate the movement of the receiving delivery cargo in anticipation of road traffic congestion during the event.

The Trucking Company Association should inform truck operators and drivers to avoid areas and roads around Ancol and RE Martadinata road during the event, and to enter and exit the Tanjung Priok Port from Cilincing and Yos Sudarso.

In this regard, the DKI Jakarta Indonesian Trucking Entrepreneurs Association (Aptrindo) and the DKI Jakarta Indonesian Logistics and Forwarders Association (ALFI) claimed to have disseminated the information or SE KAOP Tanjung Priok to their members.

"This is a form of synergy and collaboration, considering that after the COVID-19 pandemic, it is estimated that large events will be held more often. Together, we must anticipate the impact of traffic congestion it causes," he concluded.