Analysis Factors of Modernization Policy on Tanjung Emas Port Semarang

The port as the gateway to trading activities is one of the defining elements of economic enhancement. Therefore, the port must be managed properly, effectively and efficiently to be able to encourage the industrial activities in an area so that the economic progress achieved by the community. However, until now it is still facing many problems that occur in some ports, especially in Tanjung Emas port Semarang. The problem is that the administration process takes a long time, causing the dwelling time in removing containers from the port. This study applies the theory from by Grindle. The research method is qualitative, using purposive sampling, with triangulation techniques. The results show that the supporting factor is the implementation context which is the magnitude of the power, interests, and strategies owned by the actors involved, characteristics of the current institution and regime. The level of compliance and responsiveness of target groups are always in compliance with existing policy regulations. Although the policy regulation used today is the content of policy of Act No. 17 in 2008 about sailing being an inhibitory factor in this research. The recommendation provided by the researcher is to make changes to Law No. 17 in 2008 concerning shipping, particularly in chapters 79, and paragraphs two.