Jakarta - PT Pelita Samudera Shipping Tbk (PSSI) until the third quarter of 2021 recorded operating revenues of US$75.3 million, an increase of 47% compared to the same period in the previous year of US$51.1 million.

"The tug and barge segment contributed the highest revenue with a total of US$26.8 million, followed by the floating cargo facility segment with revenues of US$25 million and large bulk carriers with a contribution of US$23.5 million," said PSSI President Director Iriawan Alex Ibarata in a statement, Friday. (29/10).

According to Iriawan, the factor of increasing demand for coal transportation for both domestic and international also boosted PSSI's overall business performance.

The company also continues to diversify its business in the non-coal transportation sector such as bauxite and nickel and focuses on business sustainability, including wider expansion into international markets.

Thus, net profit for the curren