Pelindo Guarantees Full Port Services During 2026 Ramadan Holiday Travel Period
PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero), also known as Pelindo, has guaranteed that all port services will remain fully operational during the 2026 Ramadan holiday travel period.
This measure is being undertaken to support smooth public mobility and logistics distribution, which typically surge before and after Eid al-Fitr 2026.
Pelindo President Director Achmad Muchtasyar stated that the company has prepared several strategic steps to maintain service quality at ports during the 2026 Ramadan travel period.
These preparations include strengthening passenger terminal operations, enhancing coordination with stakeholders, and optimising port facilities to accommodate surges in passenger and cargo volumes.
Achmad further stated that Pelindo is committed to ensuring all port services operate optimally throughout the Ramadan travel period.
“We will operate our ports on full 24-hour alert to support the smooth flow of cargo and passenger mobility,” he said in a press statement received by Kompas.com on Sunday (15 March 2026).
Pelindo also expressed support for the government’s policy regarding restrictions on three-axle or larger freight transport operations during the Ramadan exodus and return periods in 2026, which took effect from Thursday (13 March 2026) through Sunday (29 March 2026).
This policy is intended to regulate public travel flows to ensure they are more orderly, safe, and controlled.
In line with this policy, Pelindo has prepared various operational measures, ranging from traffic management and terminal capacity to control container stacking levels and regulation of vessel berthing schedules.
Pelindo is also optimising terminal operational services to ensure cargo handling activities proceed safely and efficiently.
In addition to freight terminal readiness, Pelindo is ensuring that services at the company’s managed passenger terminals remain optimal.
Various support facilities for passengers are also being strengthened, including waiting areas, information services, and coordination of vessel departure and arrival flows.
As of Sunday (15 March 2026), Pelindo reported that services at all passenger terminals were running smoothly with the number of holiday travellers exceeding 500,000 passengers.
This figure is expected to continue rising as the peak exodus period approaches, which is predicted to occur from three to two days before Eid al-Fitr 2026.
Pelindo is also projecting that total passenger movement this year will increase by approximately five per cent compared to the previous year.
“Through these various efforts, Pelindo hopes that the 2026 Ramadan travel period can proceed smoothly, safely, and comfortably for people travelling by sea routes. We are also ensuring that national logistics distribution is maintained throughout this extended holiday period,” Achmad said.