Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. (CLIHC) and its subsidiaries announced a strong financial performance for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, successfully reversing last year’s net loss and signaling a robust operational recovery across all core segments.
The Group posted consolidated revenues of ₱6.876 billion, representing a substantial 15% increase year-on-year. Crucially, CLIHC successfully converted the revenue growth into a solid financial turnaround, recording a net profit after tax of ₱155 million, reversing the net loss posted in the previous year. The momentum continued into the third quarter, with quarterly revenue growing 10% to ₱2.211 billion.
Revenue growth was driven by solid performance across the Freight, Chartering, Logistics, and Food & Beverage segments. This recovery reflects sustained growth in cargo and passenger volumes, strategic expansion in B2B logistics services, and increased vessel deployment. Despite operational challenges, including extended drydocking, which impacted vessel availability, the Group effectively managed its assets to optimize utilization.
Profitability metrics saw sharp improvements:
- Gross Profit surged 38% to ₱1.601 billion, expanding gross margins to 23% from 19%.
- Operating Profit increased significantly by 64% to ₱814 million.
- EBITDA climbed 36% to ₱2.248 billion.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) recovered to ₱0.072 from a prior-year loss of ₱0.159.
CLIHC maintained strong cost discipline. Total Direct Costs rose only 9%, well below the 15% revenue growth rate. Finance Costs declined by 15% due to a successful loan restructuring initiative, which fundamentally strengthened the Group’s balance sheet and lowered interest expense.
Chelsea Logistics President & CEO, Chryss Alfonsus V. Damuy, commented on the results: “This period’s performance reflects the resilience and agility of our organization. Supported by our dedicated employees, we’ve not only rebounded from last year’s challenges but have laid a stronger foundation for sustainable growth. Our teams across all segments have executed with precision, and the results speak for themselves. We remain committed to delivering value to our stakeholders while navigating operational headwinds with discipline and innovation.”
Chelsea Logistics CFO, Darlene S. Agus – Binay, added: “This period’s financial turnaround underscores our disciplined approach to cost management and strategic asset utilization. By maintaining stable operating expenses and executing a successful loan restructuring that lowered finance costs, we’ve fundamentally strengthened our bottom line. Our year-to-date September 2025 performance highlights not only consistent revenue growth but also our commitment to capital efficiency, laying the foundation for sustainable, long-term profitability.”
CLIHC’s year-to-date September 2025 results reflect resilient operations, strategic cost management, and improved asset utilization—positioning the Group for sustained profitability and growth into the future.
