Tanjung Wangi Port Eases Ketapang Vehicle Congestion

RRI.CO.ID, Banyuwangi – The Tanjung Wangi Class III Port Authority Office (KSOP) in Banyuwangi, East Java, has optimized vessel operations and queue management to ease vehicle congestion heading to Ketapang Ferry Port. Head of Tanjung Wangi Class III KSOP Capt. Purgana said that, based on monitoring conducted on Wednesday, 30 Sept 2026 at 12:35 p.m. local time, the vehicle queue, which had previously stretched for 10 kilometers to Bangsring in Wongsorejo District, had been reduced to around 3.5 kilometers.

“The congestion was previously caused by a surge in the volume of logistics vehicles heading to Gilimanuk, reduced berthing capacity due to repairs on one of the port’s piers, and the use of the same pier by several vessels on a rotational basis,” Purgana said.

To ease the congestion, the Tanjung Wangi KSOP has coordinated with the Land Transportation Management Agency (BPTD), PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry, vessel operators, the police, and other relevant stakeholders.

On the port side, the KSOP has optimized the operation of available vessels and piers while coordinating with vessel operators to accelerate loading, departures, and pier clearance to minimize vessel waiting times. A total of 29 vessels are currently operating at several piers, comprising 10 vessels at MB I and MB III, three vessels at MB II, 12 vessels at LCM, and four vessels at MB IV. Loading and unloading activities at the respective piers are continuing amid heavy traffic but remain orderly.

“We manage operations by taking into account conditions in the field, including berthing schedules, vehicle loading, the issuance of Sailing Approval Letters, and vessel departures. We also continue to coordinate with operators to make the most effective use of the available piers,” he said.

In addition to optimizing port operations, officers are also managing vehicle flows heading to Ketapang Ferry Port. Vehicles are directed to designated routes and queueing areas, while their movement from the queueing points into the port area continues to be monitored.

Purgana said the KSOP was also working to ensure that vehicles that had received service could be directed to vessels promptly so that services could continue smoothly and vehicle congestion could be kept under control.

“We continue to monitor and coordinate the situation. Every development will be evaluated to ensure that queue management and ferry services remain orderly and safe, while continuing to prioritize shipping safety,” he said.