The peak phase of the 2026 Eid homecoming exodus is underway. Public\nmovement from Java to Sumatra continues to show a significant upward\ntrend, making the Merak-Bakauheni crossing a primary indicator of the\nnational homecoming flow. Amid this surge, PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry\n(Persero) has assured optimal ferry service readiness.<\/p>\n
Based on data from the Merak Post covering Merak Port, Ciwandan, and\nBBJ Bojonegara over an 8-hour period (19 March 2026 from 00:00 to 08:00\nWIB) or H-2, 79,521 passengers had crossed, an increase of 20.4%\ncompared to the same period last year with 66,044 people. Meanwhile, the\ntotal vehicles reached 27,157 units, up 22.2% from last year\u2019s 22,222\nunits.<\/p>\n
ASDP\u2019s President Director, Heru Widodo, emphasised that this trend\nindicates the homecoming flow has entered its peak phase since Tuesday\n(17\/3) and is projected to continue until Thursday (19\/3).<\/p>\n
\u201cThis increase in mobilisation reflects the peak homecoming phase.\nASDP continues to strengthen operations and coordination across\nstakeholders to ensure services remain optimal, safe, and smooth,\u201d said\nHeru in his statement on Thursday (19\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n
H-3 Peak Homecoming Flow<\/p>\n
A significant surge was recorded on 18 March (H-3) with 163,603\npassengers and 44,440 vehicles crossing from Java to Sumatra. These\nfigures represent a sharp increase compared to 17 March, which recorded\n104,321 passengers and 27,527 vehicles. This upward trend is expected to\npersist with high public mobility ahead of the holiday.<\/p>\n
To anticipate the traffic surge, ASDP operates 28 to 33 ships per day\non the Merak-Bakauheni route depending on density levels. Traffic\nengineering through diversions to alternative ports, implementation of\ndelaying systems in several buffer zones, and strengthened coordination\nwith stakeholders are being carried out intensively.<\/p>\n
Optimisation of the Arrival-Unloading-Departure (TBB) pattern serves\nas the primary strategy to maintain smooth crossing flows. Through this\npattern, arriving ships immediately unload cargo and are promptly\ndispatched again, thereby reducing berthing time and significantly\nincreasing service capacity.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, ASDP\u2019s Corporate Secretary, Windy Andale, urged service\nusers to plan their journeys properly by purchasing tickets before\narriving at the port.<\/p>\n
\u201cEnsure identity data is filled correctly and arrive according to the\nticket schedule. Through Ferizy, users can also reschedule with a 10%\ndeduction or request a refund with a 25% deduction as per regulations.\nThis provides flexibility in our services amid high mobility,\u201d explained\nWindy.<\/p>\n
Up to H-2, Traffic Busy but Smooth<\/p>\n
Cumulatively, Merak Post data from H-10 to H-2 records 711,052\npassengers crossing from Java to Sumatra, an increase of 3.5% compared\nto last year\u2019s 636,741 people. Total vehicles reached 190,479 units, up\n9.3% from 174,246 units.<\/p>\n
From Sumatra to Java, 348,766 passengers were recorded, up 2.9% from\nlast year\u2019s 338,911 people. Meanwhile, vehicles reached 72,696 units, an\nincrease of 8.9% from 66,749 units.<\/p>\n
With mature operational preparedness and solid coordination, ASDP is\ncommitted to delivering ferry services that prioritise safety, comfort,\nand smoothness for all users during this peak Eid homecoming moment.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/asdp-records-163-603-passengers-crossing-to-sumatra-on-h-3-of-eid-1773921079", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }