Pelindo tests emissions of 500 logistics vehicles to accelerate decarbonisation
PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero), or Pelindo, has tested the emissions of around 500 operational and logistics vehicles in four cities as a step towards accelerating decarbonisation and achieving more environmentally friendly port management.
Pelindo Deputy President Director Drajat Sulistyo said the emissions testing of operational vehicles and logistics vehicles operating in port areas is part of the Merdeka Emisi programme, held in conjunction with the 81st anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia’s independence.
“This programme is being carried out simultaneously in Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya and Makassar, involving around 500 vehicles,” Drajat said in a statement in Jakarta on Saturday.
He said the Merdeka Emisi programme is part of Pelindo’s efforts towards increasingly environmentally friendly port management.
According to him, thousands of vehicles enter and leave port areas every day. Therefore, the move towards a Green Port needs to involve the entire ecosystem that works and operates at the port.
“Merdeka Emisi is one of the ways we invite logistics players to take part,” he said.
He stressed that the spirit of Merdeka Emisi is in line with the commemoration of Indonesia’s Independence Day through an invitation to all logistics players to protect the port environment by ensuring vehicles meet emission standards.
In practice, vehicles undergo emissions checks to determine the condition of their exhaust gases. Vehicles whose test results do not yet meet emission standards are urged to carry out maintenance and repairs before undergoing re-testing.
The implementation of emissions testing directly in the port area also provides convenience for drivers. They can carry out checks while carrying out their daily activities without having to find a testing location outside the port.
Pelindo continues to improve energy and fuel efficiency, electrify equipment and operational vehicles, digitalise business processes, and utilise new and renewable energy at a number of port facilities.
He noted that at Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta, 200 vehicles took part in the emissions test. Most were container trucks that serve logistics activities in the port area every day.
The high volume of vehicle movement is a factor that needs attention in environmental management in port areas.
Through Merdeka Emisi, Pelindo is inviting transport companies, drivers and logistics business players to jointly maintain vehicle conditions and meet applicable emission standards.
In the environmental field, Pelindo is also carrying out rehabilitation and conservation of coastal areas as well as biodiversity preservation programmes in various operational areas.
According to Drajat, these steps are also aligned with the spirit of Danantara Indonesia in encouraging state-owned enterprises to create sustainable growth and provide long-term added value for the country.
As the main gateway for national trade, ports have an important role in supporting the transition towards a low-carbon economy while maintaining the efficiency of the national logistics chain.
Deputy Minister of Transportation Suntana said efforts to maintain air quality in port areas require the involvement of all parties carrying out activities within them.
“Ports are transportation nodes with very high vehicle movement,” said the Deputy Minister.
He stressed that controlling vehicle emissions is an important part of maintaining air quality and promoting a more sustainable transportation system.
“Efforts like this need to be carried out jointly by port operators, transport companies and logistics business players,” he said.