JAKARTA - Pelindo Terminal Petikemas' subsidiary, IPC Terminal Petikemas (IPC TPK) presents 24-hour loading and unloading services seven days a week at all terminals to anticipate the surge in container traffic ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah.
This readiness is also to support the government's policy regarding restrictions on freight during the homecoming period.
IPC TPK Corporate Secretary Pramestie Wulandary said that this increase in container traffic has been anticipated through the strengthening of integrated and responsive operational systems.
"We fully support the government's policy in regulating restrictions on freight during the homecoming period. For this reason, IPC TPK ensures that loading and unloading services continue to run optimally 24/7, with the support of intensive monitoring and the readiness of operational personnel across the line," said Pramestie, quoting Antara.
This step was taken in line with the increasing national logistics activities, especially in the domestic segment which began to show a significant escalation entering the third week of Ramadan.
In order to maintain the smooth flow of logistics and avoid congestion in the port area, IPC TPK implemented a number of strategic mitigation steps, including optimizing gate pass services, utilizing the Lini 2 accumulation field as a buffer for Lini 1.
Then, cooperation with several supporting container depots around Tanjung Priok as well as strengthening the function of traffic management and safety control through the placement of port facility security officers (PFSO) at points of high queue.
In line with the plan to impose restrictions on freight transportation from March 13 to 29, 2026, IPC TPK projects an acceleration in shipping activities by customers before the period begins.
For this reason, the company actively urges service users to accelerate the collection of containers to be issued to depots around North Jakarta in order to avoid potential congestion after Eid.
"Acceleration of delivery before the restriction period is the key to maintaining the smooth supply chain. With the synergy between terminal operators, regulators, and service users, we are optimistic that the national logistics flow will remain well maintained during the Lebaran period," said Pramestie.
IPC TPK also continues to strengthen coordination with the City Hall and Port Authority (KSOP), related agencies and shipping companies to ensure synchronization of ship arrival schedules and smooth flow of containers at all terminals.
Previously, the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) stated that the operational restrictions on freight transportation imposed by the government were for the safety and smooth flow of homecoming and return during the 2026 Lebaran Transportation period.
This is in connection with the implementation of the Joint Decree (SKB) on Road Traffic Arrangements and Crossing During the 2026 Eid Return and Return Traffic Flows which was signed by the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Public Works, and the National Police Traffic Directorate.
Meanwhile, the National Police's Korlantas said there were five clusters that were the focus of security, including toll roads, national roads or district roads, ferry ports, places of worship, and tourist attractions.
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