Return Traffic from Eid Exodus at Bakauheni Port Increases on H+2 Lebaran

Bakauheni Port in South Lampung Regency recorded a significant increase in passenger and vehicle activity during the return mudik traffic starting from H+2 Lebaran 2026, on Monday (23/3).

General Manager of ASDP Bakauheni Branch, Partogi Tamba, stated that from Sunday (22/3) until Monday afternoon, the density at Bakauheni Port was observed to be getting busier, both for foot passengers and vehicles.

“The increasing movement indicates that the return traffic trend is underway. We continue to ensure service readiness, both operationally and in facilities, to anticipate peaks during the high period,” said Partogi in South Lampung on Monday, citing Antara.

Partogi assured that ferry crossing services remain running smoothly, orderly, and under control despite the passenger surge. This is thanks to thorough operational preparedness and cross-stakeholder coordination.

According to data from the Bakauheni Post over 24 hours, there were 146 ship trips recorded. The total number of passengers reached 51,751 people.

This number of passengers increased by 30.5% compared to last year. Meanwhile, the total vehicles reached 14,094 units, or up 45.3%.

“The most striking increase occurred in motorcycles, reaching 5,248 units or up 59.4%, followed by four-wheeled vehicles at 7,407 units or up 27.9%,” said Partogi.

Furthermore, the number of logistics vehicles recorded was 1,202 units, surging 189.6%. Then, the number of buses was 237 units or increasing 19.7%.

Partogi also assured that operations at Bakauheni Port are running optimally with adaptive control scenarios.

The vehicle diversion scheme for return traffic has begun to be implemented. Return mudik traffic to Java Island is served through Bakauheni Port for foot passengers as well as vehicles in groups I, II, III, IVA, VA, and VIA.

Vehicles in groups IVB, VB, and VIB, which are excluded from operational restrictions, are diverted through BBJ Muara Pilu Port.

Trucks in group VIB with three axles, VII, VIII, and IX, which are still under restriction periods, are directed to wait in buffer zones or several toll rest areas. This is done to maintain smooth traffic flow.

“Vehicle traffic is still within service capacity limits. The arrival pattern is quite even, so the ship loading and unloading process runs quickly without significant obstacles,” said Partogi.

Dock service management, said Partogi again, is carried out flexibly through a multi-dock scheme. Both for foot passengers and vehicles.

This is done to keep distribution even and the service rhythm stable amid the increase in passenger and vehicle volume.