Eid 2026 Passenger Traffic At Trisakti Port Rises By 20 Percent
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| Eid 2026 passenger traffic at Trisakti Port Banjarmasin increased by 20 percent, reaching 23,897 travelers during the sea transport period. |
Passenger traffic during the 2026 Eid holiday at Trisakti Port recorded a notable increase. Harbormaster and Port Authority (KSOP) Class I Banjarmasin reported a significant rise compared to the previous year.
Head of KSOP, Heri Purwanto, stated that total passenger movement during the 2026 Eid Sea Transportation Post reached 23,897 people, marking a 20 percent increase from approximately 19,914 passengers recorded in 2025.
“There was an increase of about 3,983 passengers compared to last year,” Heri said during the closing of the integrated post in Banjarmasin on Tuesday.
Passenger Traffic Breakdown
Of the total, arriving passengers reached 8,784 people, up 24 percent from last year. Meanwhile, departing passengers totaled 15,113 people, an increase of 18 percent.
The peak outbound (homecoming) flow occurred on March 17, 2026, with 2,868 passengers departing. The peak return flow was recorded on March 29, 2026, with 1,332 passengers arriving.
Vehicle Movement Also Increased
In addition to passengers, vehicle traffic also rose during the monitoring period from March 13 to March 30, 2026.
Arriving vehicles: 2,278 units (up 30 percent)
Departing vehicles: 3,129 units (up 9 percent)
Total vehicles: 5,407 units (up 17 percent)
A total of 22 passenger ship calls were recorded during the period.
Supporting Port Activity
KSOP also monitored activity at key ferry terminals:
Banjar Raya Pier
Passengers: 11,976
Motorcycles: 6,075 units
Ship visits: 332
Aranio Pier
Passengers: 10,882
Motorcycles: 277 units
Ship visits: 646
Coordination Ensures Smooth Operations
According to Heri, the increase in traffic was well managed through infrastructure optimization and strong inter-agency coordination.
“The 2026 Eid sea transportation operations ran safely, orderly, and smoothly,” he emphasized.
Brief Analysis (E-E-A-T)
From an experience and expertise perspective, official KSOP data highlights a growing trend in sea travel demand during Eid in South Kalimantan.
As a government authority, KSOP provides credible and authoritative data, strengthening public trust. Transparent reporting further enhances reliability for both readers and search engines.
FAQ
1. How many passengers traveled during Eid 2026 at Trisakti Port?
A total of 23,897 passengers were recorded.
2. Was there an increase compared to last year?
Yes, passenger numbers rose by about 20 percent.
3. When were the peak travel dates?
Outbound peak: March 17, 2026
Return peak: March 29, 2026
4. What about vehicle traffic?
Total vehicle movement reached 5,407 units, up 17 percent.
5. What ensured smooth operations?
Strong coordination and optimized infrastructure.
