Depok-Three students from the Universitas Indonesia (UI), who are members of the SAVEN Team, won the “Most Implementable Solution” award in the Innovation Competition (ICON 3.0) held by Makaravox UI in collaboration with Oracle.
ICON 3.0, held some time ago, carried the theme “Digital Transformation in the Port Industry” and became a forum for students across universities to innovate in presenting digital solutions for the world of logistics and ports in Indonesia.
The SAVEN team, consisting of Muhammad Irgi Alfarisi (Vocational Education Program), Gita Rizka Ramadhani (Faculty of Economic and Business), and Dandi Apriansyah (Faculty of Computer Science), introduced an intelligent system innovation called ASBA (Automated Scheduling & Berth Allocation). This innovation stems from the complex challenges facing the Indonesian port sector, particularly in operational efficiency and data integration.
According to the World Bank’s 2023 Logistics Performance Index, Indonesia ranks 61st out of 139 countries, with a port efficiency score still below the Southeast Asian average. This demonstrates the urgent need for Indonesia to implement a digital system that can accelerate ship loading and unloading, reduce dwelling times, and lower high logistics costs.
Through ASBA, SAVEN presents an artificial intelligence (AI)-based solution capable of automating the scheduling and allocation of ship berths at ports. The system is equipped with an AI Prediction Engine with up to 92 percent accuracy for predicting ship arrivals, an optimization core based on the Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) algorithm, and a real-time scheduler that updates data every 15 minutes. ASBA has also been designed to integrate with national systems, such as Inaportnet, CEISA, VTS, TOS, and NLE.
“This idea originated from our desire to find productive activities during the holidays. I invited friends from Fasilkom and FEB to collaborate on creating innovations that could address challenges in the port industry. As a UI Vocational student, I feel supported because during our studies we are equipped with practical skills and project-based experience. This provision is what motivates me to develop ideas that are not only innovative, but also implementable in the industrial world. The achievements we have achieved also demonstrate that cross-disciplinary collaboration is possible for students,” said Irgi Alfarisi.
He added that the complexity and urgency of digital transformation in the port sector were a particular draw for the SAVEN Team. In preparation for the competition, SAVEN also faced various challenges, particularly in time management, as several members were also undergoing internships during the same period.
“The case was quite complex because the company didn’t have a definitive solution to the problem. So, we had to really research relevant and strategic business ideas. Furthermore, we had to juggle our internship and the competition, making time management a challenge,” he added.
Irgi explained that the knowledge gained from lectures helped develop ASBA’s innovative ideas. Classroom learning has significantly contributed to ASBA’s innovation development, particularly in the areas of research and data communication.
Responding to the achievements of the SAVEN Team, the Director of the UI Vocational Education Program, Padang Wicaksono, S.E., Ph.D, appreciated the achievements of the students from various departments.
“This achievement proves that cross-disciplinary collaboration can produce solution-oriented and impactful innovations. I hope the students can continue to develop creative ideas relevant to the needs of industry and society,” said Padang.
The SAVEN Team’s achievements are also in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Point 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and Point 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Through the ASBA innovation, the SAVEN Team contributes to strengthening efficient and sustainable smart technology-based port infrastructure. The system not only supports national logistics efficiency but also encourages environmentally friendly digital transformation by reducing ship waiting times and carbon emissions from port operations. Through its achievements, SAVEN hopes that the ASBA innovation can be further developed and implemented effectively in the digital transformation of the port industry.
“We want ASBA to be part of a real solution for the national logistics industry, while also demonstrating that UI students are capable of contributing through technological innovation,” said Irgi.
