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Ketapang-Gilimanuk ferry crossing protests
Overview
Logistics truck drivers initiated blockades and protests at Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi, Indonesia, in response to cargo weight restrictions implemented by ferry authorities. These restrictions were intended to ensure safety following bad weather warnings from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). Combined with ongoing repairs to infrastructure at Gilimanuk Port, the protests caused severe traffic congestion across the Ketapang-Gilimanuk ferry crossing between Java and Bali.
By late September 2026, vehicle queues reached lengths of up to 13 kilometers, extending into residential areas and West Bali National Park. The gridlock resulted in significant logistical losses and humanitarian disruptions, including a pregnant woman being unable to reach her intended hospital and a vehicle transporting a deceased person becoming trapped in the queue. Authorities, including the Jembrana Police and PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry, have worked to manage vehicle flow and restore normal operations.
Entities
Ketapang Port · PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry · Gilimanuk Port · Banyuwangi · Polresta Banyuwangi
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[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesKetapang Port traffic jams reach 13km following driver blockade
Massive traffic jams of up to 13 kilometers at Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi, caused by driver blockades, have disrupted medical emergencies, funeral transport, and regional ferry crossings.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesKetapang-Gilimanuk ferry crossing paralyzed by truck driver protests
A blockade by truck drivers at Ketapang Port and ongoing pier repairs have caused massive traffic congestion at the Gilimanuk crossing, with queues reaching 10 kilometers and disrupting Java-Bali logistics.
Sources
inews.id · jurnalbesuki.com · m.jpnn.com · mediakampung.com · radarbandung.id · regional.liputan6.com · rri.co.id · surabaya.liputan6.com