ANALYSIS OF DRY BULK CARGO LOADING AND UNLOADING PERFORMANCE AT TANJUNG TEMBAGA PORT (CASE STUDY : PT DELTA ARTHA BAHARI NUSANTARA)

Abstract

In recent years, loading and unloading activities at ports have shown a significant increase in line with the growth
in global and regional trade volumes. However, the surge in loading and unloading activities poses serious
challenges, such as limited infrastructure, stacking capacity, operational efficiency, the need for more and more
qualified human resources, and compliance with increasingly stringent regulations, in addition to environmental
impacts and safety aspects that need to be considered. The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate the
main obstacles that arise due to the increase in dry bulk loading and unloading activities at PT DABN Port, as well
as strategic solutions to overcome these challenges in order to ensure the smooth operation and sustainability of
the port environment. The research method used is a quantitative approach by conducting a survey using key
performance indicators such as loading and unloading time, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and damage
rate. Primary data used comes from questionnaire answers with a total of 30 respondents, while secondary data
is obtained from company reports and official port documents. This research uses descriptive analysis using
validity and reliability tests using a used trial. The results showed that the performance of dry bulk loading and
unloading at PT DABN Port was in the good category, but from these indicators there were still obstacles for
service users. These obstacles will be an evaluation for PT DABN to improve loading and unloading performance
from the aspects of equipment utility, loading and unloading time, labor productivity and the level of damage to
goods and make improvements as a determinant of the success of dry bulk loading and unloading so as to increase
loading and unloading efficiency.