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        "msgid": "to-reduce-congestion-at-ketapang-gilimanuk-ports-travellers-advised-to-avoid-peak-return-flow-1774525913",
        "date": "2026-03-26 18:27:00",
        "title": "To Reduce Congestion at Ketapang-Gilimanuk Ports, Travellers Advised to Avoid Peak Return Flow",
        "author": "Cahya  Mulyana",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry is urging holidaymakers to avoid travelling during the second peak return period on 28-29 March 2026 to prevent overcrowding at the Ketapang-Gilimanuk ports. The return of vehicles from Java to Bali has been gradual, with 47,945 units already crossing back by 22-25 March, representing 29% of the total that went to Java, allowing services to operate smoothly without significant delays. Operational enhancements, including buffer zones and traffic management, have supported a positive trend in ferry services, with increased passenger and vehicle numbers compared to the previous year, alongside government initiatives like free holiday travel programmes.",
        "content": "<p>PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) is advising holidaymakers to avoid\ntravelling during the second peak return flow on 28-29 March 2026. This\nmeasure aims to reduce the potential for congestion in the\nKetapang-Gilimanuk port area. On the other hand, ASDP states that\nvehicles returning from Java to Bali are increasing gradually.\nTherefore, ferry services continue to run smoothly without significant\ncongestion. During the return flow period from 22-25 March 2026, 47,945\nvehicles have returned to Bali. This figure is equivalent to 29% of the\ntotal vehicles that previously crossed to Java. Meanwhile, around 71% or\n117,367 vehicles have yet to make the return journey. \u201cThis figure\nconfirms that the return flow is taking place gradually, providing room\nfor the service system to operate optimally without excessive pressure,\u201d\nsaid Deputy Director Yossianis Marciano of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry\n(Persero) in his statement on Thursday (26\/3). He explained that this\nsituation is inseparable from the operational readiness strengthened\nsince the beginning of the Lebaran transport period. According to him,\nthe distribution of vehicles not concentrated at one time is key to\nmaintaining smoothness at the ports. \u201cWe ensure that services on the\nKetapang-Gilimanuk route remain optimal in anticipating the return flow.\nThis gradual movement helps maintain a stable operational rhythm,\u201d he\nsaid. General Manager of ASDP Ketapang Branch, Arief Eko, explained that\nvehicle entry to the port is managed strictly with the support of buffer\nzones and strengthened traffic management. \u201cAll operational schemes are\nimplemented adaptively, including the optimisation of buffer zones to\nkeep vehicle flow moving without accumulation,\u201d he said. The performance\nof services at Ketapang also shows a positive trend. Based on data from\nthe Post on 25 March 2026 (H+3), 223 ship trips served the Java-Bali\nroute. The number of passengers reached 44,898 people, an increase of\n6.6% compared to the same period last year. A significant increase was\nseen in two-wheeled vehicles, reaching 8,691 units or growing 24.1%.\nLogistics vehicles in the form of trucks also rose to 921 units, an\nincrease of 18.7%. Meanwhile, four-wheeled vehicles were recorded at\n4,644 units and buses at 302 units. In total, vehicles crossing reached\n14,558 units, up 14% from the previous year. \u201cCumulatively from H-10 to\nH+3, the total number of passengers reached 375,617 people, up 0.8%,\nwith a total of 91,919 vehicles, an increase of 5.5%,\u201d said Arief. The\nMinistry of Transportation is once again holding a free holiday travel\nprogramme for Lebaran 2026. The government is preparing 78,000 seats for\nsea ferries and trains. For land transport, 401 units are provided.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/to-reduce-congestion-at-ketapang-gilimanuk-ports-travellers-advised-to-avoid-peak-return-flow-1774525913",
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