As much as 680 trucking employers serve the transport of goods in Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta, will operate normally, even though there was a mass strike news from Organization of Land Transportation Owners' executive Board (Organda).

Indeed, there was a mass strike news from Organda. But after passing through discussion, we agreed to remain in operation normally

Chairman of Indonesian Trucking Employers Association (Aptrindo), Gemilang Tarigan disclosed post-price hike on subsidized fuel (BBM), the trucking employers remain operate normally in Tanjung Priok area. At this time, there are 14,057 trucks serving the transport of goods.

"Indeed, there was a mass strike news from Organda. But after passing through discussion, we agreed to remain in operation normally," he explained, Tuesday (11/18).

According to him, employers could suffer losses of up to Rp 14 billion if they stage strike mass. In addition, there will be paralysis in Tanjung Priok Port.

"If the paralysis happens, there will be a loss of Rp 40-60 billion," he asserted.

Tarigan added that the amount of the transporting goods cost is still calculated. Yet it is predicted to increase 25 percent.

"Based on our calculation, operational cost will be increased Rp 500 thousand from 1.9 million to Rp 2.5 million per kilometer," he finished.