JAKARTA - PT Chandra Daya Investasi Tbk (CDIA) recorded net income of US$ 82.1 million in Semester I-2026 or increased 22.8 percent compared to the same period last year of US$ 66.9 million. This growth was mainly driven by the logistics segment which recorded an increase in revenue of up to 80.2 percent (year-on-year) to US$ 27 million, in line with the continued expansion of the maritime and land logistics business.
According to a written statement from CDIA management published in Jakarta, Wednesday, July 29, the energy segment's revenue during the first six months of this year also recorded positive performance, after experiencing a 5.4 percent (y-o-y) growth to 51.8 million US dollars. Meanwhile, gross profit in Semester I-2026 increased 2.8 percent (y-o-y) to 19.6 million US dollars.
The energy segment is still the largest contributor to CDIA's revenue, while the logistics segment is the main driver of growth. On the other hand, the port and storage segment recorded revenue of 2.5 million US dollars, while the other segments contributed revenue of 0.9 million US dollars.
CDIA management said the Company was also able to maintain strong profitability with EBITDA in Semester I-2026 jumping 25.3 percent to 31.6 million US dollars from 25.2 million US dollars in Semester I-2025. The EBITDA margin jumped to 38.5 percent from 37.7 percent, reflecting the increasing contribution from CDIA's diversified infrastructure platform.
The net profit after tax was recorded at US$ 19.3 million, with a net profit margin of 23.5 percent. As of June 30, 2026, CDIA managed to maintain a strong financial position with cash and cash equivalents plus securities of US$ 658.7 million.
The liquidity position provides financial flexibility to support the development of strategic projects while carrying out disciplined investments, to increase recurring and contract-based revenue. Total assets as of June 30, 2026, increased 10.9 percent to 1.93 billion US dollars from 1.74 billion US dollars as of December 31, 2025. Total liabilities as of the end of Semester I-2026 were recorded at 826.3 million US dollars and equity of 1.11 billion US dollars.
In line with this growth strategy, CDIA's capital expenditure (capex) reached US$ 94.2 million in Semester I-2026, alias increased from US$ 85 million in the same period in 2025. This investment, explained the Company's management, confirms CDIA's consistency in realizing infrastructure expansion.
In the logistics business, CDIA recorded an important milestone through the maiden voyage and maiden berthing of Novah, a chemical liquid logistics vessel with a capacity of 9,000 DWT built together with Usuki Shipyard. This ship strengthens CDIA's maritime logistics capabilities, improves the reliability of services on domestic and international routes and supports the growth of demand for chemical distribution and industrial supply chains in the region.
Apart from Novah, CDIA through PT Chandra Shipping International (CSI) also expanded its maritime logistics reach through the operation of Boreas, a 9,000 DWT liquid chemical logistics vessel built jointly with Fukuoka Shipbuilding Co Ltd. The ship is designed to serve domestic to international trade routes.
Furthermore, CDIA management stated that Boreas not only strengthens distribution within the Chandra Asri Group ecosystem, but is also prepared to serve other industrial partners with an operational reach from Asia to Europe as part of its commitment to providing reliable logistics infrastructure to support the smooth distribution of industry in the region.
"We are also expanding our business beyond conventional transportation of chemicals and gases through strategic investments. The company invested USD 90 million to acquire a 40% stake in PT Armada Maritim Persada, thereby expanding CDI's presence in the mining logistics and port management services," said CDIA management.
In addition, the Company also invested 15.5 million US dollars to acquire a 49 percent ownership in Petrosea Services Solutions Pte Ltd which provides access to a wider customer base, more diversified cargo flows and potential dividend income in the future, while strengthening long-term growth opportunities.
On the port and storage pillar, PT SCG Barito Logistics signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Krakatau Bandar Samudera to explore the development of ISO tank storage services, dry-container storage and lift-on/lift-off (LOLO) services at Krakatau International Port.
According to CDIA management, the collaboration is expected to strengthen integrated logistics capabilities, as well as support the improvement of national industry supply chain connectivity through the utilization of complementary infrastructure and services.
Meanwhile, the construction of the bitumen storage facility owned by PT Redeco Petrolin Utama in Merak has reached 75 percent and is targeted to start operating in the third quarter of 2026. This facility consists of three tanks with a total capacity of 12,000 cubic meters. After the project is completed, PT Redeco Petrolin Utama will operate a total of 75 storage tanks for various products, including petrochemicals, petroleum, lubricants and bitumen as the latest liquid products.
On the energy pillar, PT Chandra Waste Energy, an indirect subsidiary of CDIA, together with its consortium partners was appointed to carry out a feasibility study for the Danantara waste-to-energy project in Serang. Management said the appointment was an important milestone in the development of waste-based power generation business and reaffirmed the Company's commitment to providing sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Going forward, CDIA management will continue to focus on completing a number of projects under development, operating several new assets, increasing revenue contributions from third parties and selectively deploying capital to strengthen the integrated infrastructure platform.
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