## 2 The Indonesian \"Sea Toll\" Program
In this study, we investigated the impact of the implementation of the \"sea toll\" system on the competitiveness of seaports. It is clear that the regionalization phase and associated hinterland concepts in each port area between islands, require advanced approaches to port control and a functional focus that exceeds the conventional port perimeter because each province in Indonesia has its own characteristics, especially with regard to its seaport system. Several previous studies have discussed the development of port systems, at both strategic and operational levels. [PERSON] [6] determined viable solutions for the implementation of knowledge management in a port. The top five solutions were data storage and data mining systems, decision support systems, information and communication infrastructure development, database development for document management, and utilization of groupware and other software. In developing and enhancing the growth of maritime ports, it should be possible to facilitate the influence of cultural, institutional, and governance factors of the home country, the influence of an economic and competitive environment in the home market, and stakeholder management [7]. [PERSON] [12], using a service quality approach, proposed that logistic service users were conservative and cautious when considering innovations. Nevertheless, they properly understand the importance to meet IT integration and are aware of their shortage of technological adjustments in logistics processes at different stages of customer service. [PERSON] [8] used structural equation models (SEM) to determine some variables for improving port performance such as the _SERVQUAL_ (service quality) model, brand awareness, brand loyalty, and overall value of brand equity. [PERSON] and [PERSON] [17] in their research provide a general description of digitalization in the maritime logistics system, what problems are faced, and any potential that can be optimized in the future. The results of this study showed the importance of managing existing potential moreover it can take benefits. However, their research is still in the early stages of review, and there is a lack of theoretical and empirical studies, and identification of incomprehensive definitions for future actions and restructuring. Taking into account the methodology and research findings of previous studies, we concluded that there were still gaps in the development of the seaport system that needed to be addressed. Through our research in Indonesia as one of archipelagic countries, some investigation needs to be made of the variables especially resilience and competitiveness of seaports through the implementation of a \"sea toll\" program, especially regarding stakeholders in each area of the port authority. The different regulations and policies of the local government on each island will also affect the port system's development. After consideration of the existing literature in this research area, we decided to comprehensively investigate and re-analyze the impact of the \"sea toll\" system development for the seaport system using AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) approaches. The expected output from AHP was a critical variable that could summarize all the information from stakeholders.