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        "id": 1636434,
        "msgid": "h-3-lebaran-36-4-of-passengers-from-sumatra-return-to-java-1774518756",
        "date": "2026-03-26 15:36:00",
        "title": "H+3 Lebaran: 36.4% of Passengers from Sumatra Return to Java",
        "author": "Irvan Sihombing",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry recorded 327,646 passengers returning from Sumatra to Java between 22 and 25 March 2026, representing 36.4% of the total outbound passengers during the Lebaran exodus, with vehicle returns at 37%. The company anticipates further increases in return traffic and has implemented strategies including adjusted vessel operations, contingency plans, and efficient loading procedures to ensure smooth services. This post-Lebaran surge highlights the critical role of state-owned ferry operations in managing Indonesia's inter-island mobility and economic recovery following holiday travel.",
        "content": "<p>PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) recorded 327,646 passengers\nreturning to Java Island from Sumatra Island during the period from 22\nMarch to 25 March 2026. This figure represents 36.4% compared to the\ntotal passengers during the outbound journey (H-10 to H) which reached\n898,864 people. Meanwhile, the total vehicles returning from Sumatra to\nJava reached 89,389 units, or about 37% compared to the total vehicles\nduring the outbound journey recorded at 239,920 units. ASDP President\nDirector Heru Widodo stated that based on this data, the return flow\nwill continue to move and is expected to increase in the coming days.\nHis side continues to intensively monitor developments in the return\nflow and optimise all aspects of service. \u201cAlong with the formation of\nreturn traffic, we ensure that crossing operations continue to run\nsmoothly, both in terms of fleet readiness and service to users.\nCoordination with all stakeholders continues to be strengthened so that\nthe movement of passengers and vehicles remains under control,\u201d he said\nin a statement quoted on Thursday (26\/3). To anticipate surges, ASDP has\nprepared various strategic measures, from operating vessels adjusted to\ndensity schemes, readiness of contingency plans through the provision of\ntugboats and 24-hour standby technicians, to the implementation of the\nArrive-Unload-Depart (TBB) pattern to accelerate service times during\ndense conditions. ASDP Corporate Secretary Windy Andale added that\nduring the H+2 Lebaran period (24 March 2026), movement from Sumatra to\nJava was recorded at 128,821 people or an increase of 51% compared to\nthe same period last year. Total vehicles reached 36,499 units or up\n63%. Meanwhile, movement from Java to Sumatra was recorded at 47,052\npassengers or up 24.7%, with total vehicles reaching 10,110 units or up\n20.4%.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/h-3-lebaran-36-4-of-passengers-from-sumatra-return-to-java-1774518756",
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