Chandra Daya Investasi Commissions Chemical Tanker Boreas, Targeting Operations in June 2026
PT Chandra Daya Investasi Tbk (CDIA) has bolstered its fleet capacity by commissioning its newest chemical logistics vessel, Boreas. This liquid chemical carrier has a capacity of 9,000 deadweight tonnes (DWT) and is scheduled to begin operations in June 2026.
The commissioning of Boreas, handled by CDIA’s subsidiary PT Chandra Shipping International (CSI), forms part of the company’s sustainable strategy. This step aims to strengthen integrated and internationally standardised maritime logistics infrastructure, as well as enhance the reliability of distribution systems in the industry.
The Boreas vessel is designed to serve both domestic and international distribution routes, covering trade lanes from Asia to Europe. Chrysanthi Tarigan, Head of Corporate Communications at CDIA, stated that this fleet addition is expected to strengthen the company’s maritime logistics service flexibility.
According to Chrysanthi, Boreas will not only support distribution needs within the Chandra Asri Group ecosystem but also serve external customers from various industrial sectors. This dual function positions Boreas as a connector between production and markets on a broader scale.
The construction of the Boreas vessel involved collaboration between CSI and Fukuoka Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese shipyard. This partnership ensures that Boreas is built to modern technical standards, with optimal operational efficiency and safety systems compliant with international regulations.
Based on gathered information, Boreas is the second chemical tanker commissioned by CDIA since the company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) in July 2025. Previously, in December 2025, CDIA also launched a liquid chemical logistics vessel named Novah, with a capacity of 9,000 DWT, which has been operational since March 2026.
For Novah, CDIA and CSI partnered with Japan’s Usuki Shipyard Co. Ltd. Investments in these new vessels are part of the CDI Group’s long-term vision to enhance national industry competitiveness through an efficient and sustainable supply chain system.
As of the end of December 2025, CDIA recorded ownership of 14 vessels, including two units still under construction. The company targets adding to its fleet to reach 15 vessels in 2026. Data also shows that CDIA’s total assets surged by 61.4% in 2025, reaching US$1.7 billion, with cash and cash equivalents amounting to US$803.3 million.
This addition of a 9,000 DWT vessel complements the CDI Group’s logistics fleet portfolio, which previously ranged from 4,200 to 9,600 DWT. The fleet forms an integral part of a broader infrastructure ecosystem, encompassing a 320 MW power plant, water treatment facilities with a capacity of 4,874 litres per second, two jetties, and storage capacity of up to 130,000 cubic metres. This integration supports overall industrial activities.