The Ministry Of Transportation Prepares Ships For The Long-Ciwan And On April 12-18, 2024, To Anticipate Backflow

Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi (photo: x @BudiKaryas)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Transportation has prepared three fleets of state and private ships with the Panjang-Ciwan and on 12-18 April 2024 routes to anticipate backflow. The three ships each departed at 12.00, 14.00, and 16.00 WIB.

Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi said that the maximization of alternative ports is not only aimed at unraveling the density in Merak, but also provides benefits for travelers so that they can rest longer because the travel time to Bandar Lampung City is cut by up to 1 hour.

"We maximize the Panjang Port in Tanjung Karang, Lampung. Because, if it's long, it saves almost 1 hour of travel for those who want to go to the capital city of Lampung. This is very positive," Budi said in a statement to the media, Saturday, April 13.

Budi said the ships prepared included KMP Panorama Nusantara and KMP ALS Elvina on April 12, 2024, as well as KMP Panorama Nusantara, KMP ALS Elvina, and KMP Amadea on April 13-18 2024.

The community can also take advantage of the assistance of the KN vivigasian ship fleet. Edam and the KPLP KN patrol boat. Trisula on the Panjang-Ciwandan crossing section.

"I invite the whole community to take advantage of this service in an orderly manner and comply with applicable regulations. The goal is to ensure smooth and safe public travel during the return flow of Lebaran from Sumatra to Java," said the Minister of Transportation.

Budi also emphasized that the ship was intended for motorcycles and small cars. "Meanwhile, during the backflow, 3-axis trucks are not allowed for a while," concluded Budi.