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Abstract
This study focuses on x-ray damage in the context of cargo handling at Cargo Outgoing of Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport Semarang. In goods delivery activities, it can be an obstacle if the x-ray machine is damaged which can have an impact on delays in the goods handling process. The purpose of this study is to analyze in depth the effect of x-ray equipment damage on the efficiency of goods handling at the airport and to find out how much the x-ray damage affects the goods handling process. The research method used is quantitative research with data collection techniques through census. The study population consisted of 32 cargo service users, and sampling was carried out using the saturated sampling method. The data were analyzed using simple linear regression and path analysis by performing classical assumption testing first. The results of the study showed that x-ray damage significantly affected the handling of cargo. The cargo handling variable was influenced by x-ray damage by 57.8%, the remaining 42.2% was influenced by other factors that were not included in the research model. The magnitude of the influence of the x-ray damage variable on the handling of cargo was 0.481. So, the more severe the damage to the x-ray equipment, the greater the impact on the cargo handling process. The company is expected to care more about the improvement of x-ray machines. Companies should conduct regular maintenance and periodic inspections of x-ray devices to prevent more severe damage.