ASDP Deploys KMP Prima Nusantara to Ease Queues at Gilimanuk Port
ASDP Indonesia Ferry is deploying an additional ship to ease vehicle queues heading to Gilimanuk Port. This measure follows a surge in traffic ahead of the temporary closure of ferry crossings during Nyepi Day.
Deputy Director of ASDP Indonesia Ferry, Yossianis Marciano, stated that the simultaneous increase in vehicle movements is placing significant pressure on service capacity.
“The high volume of simultaneous vehicle movements is exerting considerable pressure on service capacity,” said Yossianis on Wednesday (17/3/2026).
ASDP is deploying the support vessel KMP Prima Nusantara, owned by PT Jembatan Nusantara, to the Ketapang-Gilimanuk route. The ship is now operating to increase carrying capacity and accelerate the loading and unloading process for vehicles.
“This step is part of a strategy to speed up services in order to gradually reduce waiting times for users,” Yossianis added.
Based on data from the Gilimanuk Post over 24 hours on 17 March 2026, or H-4, 25,105 vehicles crossed from Bali to Java, an increase of 1.6% compared to the same period last year, which was 24,716 units. The highest increase occurred in two-wheeled vehicles, reaching 16,909 units, or up 7.2%.
“Total ship trips reached 243, with 74,263 passengers. Four-wheeled vehicles were recorded at 6,016 units, trucks at 1,586 units, and buses at 594 units,” said Yossianis.
Cumulatively from H-10 to H-4, the number of passengers reached 383,398 people, or an increase of 0.3%. The total vehicles recorded were 122,892 units, up 2.6% from last year.
“The deployment of KMP Prima Nusantara is a concrete step to enhance service capacity on the busiest route. We are also continuing to optimise ship operation patterns to make the crossing process faster and reduce queues,” Yossianis continued.
Monitoring on Wednesday (18/3/2026) at 10:00 WITA showed vehicle queues stretching about 11 kilometres to Melaya Village. However, the increased service capacity is beginning to show improvements in queue conditions.
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi appreciated the quick handling of congestion by all parties. The government, along with Korlantas Polri and ASDP, is optimising services through fleet additions to 35 units, the use of high-capacity ships, buffer zone optimisation, and the implementation of the arrive-unload-depart system.
“Compliance with restrictions on goods transport operations, particularly for three-axle trucks and above, is also an important factor in maintaining smooth vehicle flow to the port,” said Dudy.
General Manager of ASDP Ketapang Branch, Arief Eko, stated that operational arrangements are being carried out dynamically according to field conditions. Coordination with all stakeholders is being strengthened to ensure smooth services during the Lebaran transport period.
“We continue to adjust docking and loading/unloading patterns to make ship movements more efficient and queues can be reduced gradually,” said Arief.