Ministry Of Transportation: Logistics Transport Continues To Operate In The Eid Period 2025

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The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) stated that logistics transportation can still operate during the Eid 2025 transportation restriction period, but by complying with the provisions set by the government.

Acting Director General of Land Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation Ahmad Yani said this step was taken to ensure the smooth distribution of goods and important logistics needs during the homecoming season, while maintaining security and safety on the highway during the Eid 2025 period.

Therefore, continued Ahmad Yani, the Ministry of Transportation strongly supports the steps of logistics entrepreneurs and trucks who remain committed to operating, as long as they follow the safety procedures that have been regulated.

Furthermore, Ahmad Yani said, the Ministry of Transportation is committed to providing security guarantees for truck drivers operating during this period.

This is because the logistics and transportation sector plays a vital role in maintaining the stability of the supply of basic goods.

"We appreciate the decision of logistics entrepreneurs and trucks that continue to operate during the Lebaran restrictions by complying with existing regulations. We pay close attention to the safety and security of truck drivers," he said in an official statement, Thursday, March 20.

Ahmad Yani said that with the cooperation between the government, logistics entrepreneurs, and truck entrepreneurs, the distribution process of goods and smooth homecoming flows could take place safely and under control.

Furthermore, Ahmad Yani said, in order to ensure safety, security, order, and smooth homecoming and return flow during Lebaran 2025, the government has regulated operational restrictions on freight transport.

"The existence of these restrictions does not immediately prohibit the operation of goods transportation at all. Goods transportation can still operate by taking into account several things," he explained.

He said the restrictions were carried out through limiting the operational time of goods cars with axes 3 or more, goods cars with attached trains, trailers, and goods cars carrying excavated products, mines, as well as building materials.

Goods transport companies can distribute using two-axis goods transport vehicles with the number allowed, vehicles operating during discretion from the police, and distribution still prioritizing safety.

"Then related to the procedures for loading, transportation and content, vehicle dimensions, and goods transport documents must also meet technical and roadworthy requirements in accordance with the provisions of the legislation," he said.

For fuel/BBG transport vehicles, the delivery of money, animals and animal feed, fertilizers, handling natural disasters, homecoming motorbikes and return for free, as well as basic goods can still operate and are excluded from the restriction of 3-axis trucks, equipped with a cargo letter of type of goods.

This policy was taken by looking at the data on special events in 2024 which stated that that that year there were 186 incidents that were dominated by the involvement of trucks by 53 percent.

In addition, transporting goods with three axes upwards has the potential to cause congestion due to its below standard speed.

The Ministry of Transportation has taken various strategic steps to maintain the safety and smooth operation of trucks during the Lebaran 2025 period.

Strict supervision of vehicles operating, routine checks, and provision of health facilities for drivers will be carried out to ensure that travel can be carried out safely and smoothly.