Anticipating Eid Cargo Surge, IPC TPK Prepares 24/7 Loading and Unloading Services
A subsidiary of PT Pelindo Terminal Petikemas, IPC Terminal Petikemas (IPC TPK), has ensured full operational readiness by providing 24-hour loading and unloading services seven days a week (24/7). This step is taken to anticipate the surge in container flows ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 H while supporting the government’s policy on restrictions for goods transport during the homecoming period. Entering the third week of Ramadan, national logistics activities, particularly in the domestic segment, have begun to show significant escalation.
At Terminal Petikemas 2 (TP2) Domestic, the surge in activity was recorded at 37.5% compared to the previous week, driven by increased throughput and vessel call frequency.
Corporate Secretary of IPC TPK, Pramestie Wulandary, stated that this increase has been anticipated through the strengthening of an integrated operational system.
“We fully support the government’s policy regarding restrictions on goods transport during the homecoming period. Therefore, IPC TPK ensures that loading and unloading services continue to operate optimally 24/7 with intensive monitoring support and readiness of personnel across all lines,” said Pramestie in her statement on Wednesday (18/3).
To avoid accumulation in the port area, IPC TPK has implemented several strategic mitigation measures. These include the optimisation of gate pass services and the utilisation of Lini 2 stacking yard as a buffer for Lini 1. In addition, IPC TPK has established cooperation with several supporting container depots around Tanjung Priok. The strengthening of traffic management and safety control functions is also carried out by placing Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) personnel at vulnerable queuing points.
In line with the planned implementation of goods transport restrictions from 13 to 29 March 2026, IPC TPK projects an acceleration of delivery activities by customers. The company is actively urging service users to promptly collect containers to avoid potential pile-ups after Eid.
“Accelerating deliveries before the restriction period is key to maintaining supply chain smoothness. We are optimistic that the national logistics flow will remain stable through synergy between operators, regulators, and service users,” added Pramestie.