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Pelindo vehicle emission test in welcoming the 81st Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, Thursday, August 13, 2026

JAKARTA - Celebrating the 81st Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo held the Merdeka Emission program, in the form of emission testing of operational vehicles and logistics vehicles that operate in the port area. This program was carried out simultaneously in Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya, and Makassar involving around 500 vehicles.

At the Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta, as many as 200 vehicles took part in the emission test on Thursday, August 13. Most of them are container trucks that serve logistics activities in the port area every day.

The high movement of vehicles is a part that needs attention in environmental management in the port area. Through Merdeka Emisi, Pelindo invites transportation companies, drivers, and logistics business actors to work together to maintain vehicle conditions and meet applicable emission standards.

The activities at Tanjung Priok were attended by Deputy Minister of Transportation Suntana, Deputy President Director of Pelindo Drajat Sulistyo, Pelindo Group management, as well as representatives of logistics associations and businesses.

Suntana said that efforts to maintain air quality in the port area require the involvement of all parties who carry out activities in it.

"Ports are transportation nodes with very high vehicle movement. Vehicle emission control is an important part of maintaining air quality and encouraging a more sustainable transportation system. Efforts like this need to be carried out together by port operators, transportation companies, and logistics businesses," he said.

Deputy President Director of Pelindo Drajat Sulistyo said the Merdeka Emission program is part of Pelindo's steps towards port management that is increasingly environmentally friendly.

"Every day thousands of vehicles enter and exit the port area. Therefore, efforts towards a Green Port need to involve the entire ecosystem that works and operates in the port. Merdeka Emisi is one way we invite logistics players to take part," said Drajat.

According to Drajat, the Merdeka Emisi spirit is also in line with the momentum of the Indonesian Republic Independence Day.

"We want this year's independence spirit to bring a simple message, that a cleaner port environment requires our joint role. One of them is by ensuring that vehicles used daily are well maintained and their emissions meet standards," he said.

In its implementation, vehicles undergo an emission test to determine the exhaust gas condition. Vehicles whose test results do not meet emission standards are urged to carry out maintenance and repairs before undergoing re-testing.

The implementation of direct emission testing in the port area also provides convenience for drivers. They can perform inspections while carrying out daily activities without having to find a testing location outside the port.

Hambali, one of the truck drivers who participated in the activities in Tanjung Priok, admitted that he was helped by the service.

"Emission testing at this port makes it easier for us. We can immediately check the vehicle while it is here, so there is no need to look for an emission test site outside," said Hambali.

The Merdeka Emission program complements Pelindo's various efforts to reduce the environmental impact of port activities. Pelindo continues to carry out energy and fuel efficiency, electrification of operational equipment and vehicles, digitization of business processes, and the utilization of renewable energy at a number of port facilities.

In the environmental field, Pelindo also carries out rehabilitation and conservation of coastal areas as well as biodiversity conservation programs in various operational areas.

According to Drajat, this step is also in line with the spirit of Danantara Indonesia in encouraging SOEs to create sustainable growth and provide long-term added value for the country.

Ports as the main gateway for national trade have an important role in supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy while maintaining the efficiency of the national logistics chain.