Eid al-Fitr is always a critical moment to evaluate the strength of Indonesia’s transportation and logistics systems. In 2025, the post-Eid return flow once again came under public scrutiny, particularly in terms of how effectively the movement of people and goods across islands was managed. Behind the traffic congestion on land and at sea, the logistics sector faced several challenges that deserve attention to improve future performance.
Field Conditions: Crowded Return Flow, Congested Distribution Lines
This year’s return flow saw a significant surge in cargo and container movement, especially for inter-island shipping services. Sea freight experienced a spike in demand as businesses—from SMEs to large enterprises—resumed distribution activities right after the holiday period.
However, this spike was not matched by evenly prepared logistics infrastructure. Several ports experienced delays in clearance and loading/unloading processes due to limited manpower and heavy equipment, leading to long queues of containers. This ultimately affected delivery times and overall logistics cost efficiency.
Land Distribution Still Faces Bottlenecks
On the land side, heavy traffic caused by private vehicles during the return period made it difficult for freight trucks to navigate main roads. In some areas, deliveries were delayed by up to two days beyond the estimated schedule. This highlights the need for better integration between land and sea transport modes, especially during peak seasons like Eid.
What Can Be Improved?
SPIL as a Solution Provider
To meet the growing demand for inter-island shipping, PT SPIL offers land transport services, both door-to-door and port-to-port, designed to improve national logistics efficiency—especially during peak periods like Eid. With a digital booking system and land fleets integrated with SPIL’s sea freight services, customers enjoy faster, more transparent, and real-time tracked deliveries.
The 2025 post-Eid logistics evaluation serves as a crucial reflection point: logistics is the backbone of economic flow. Through collaboration, innovation, and integrated services like those provided by SPIL, Indonesia can build a resilient logistics ecosystem ready to handle future demand spikes.
