RCL recorded strong liftings in Q205

Regional Container Lines Public Company Limited had recorded another strong liftings in Q205. As global and Asian trade continue to prosper, the second quarter liftings for the Group increased 11% year-on-year to 572,383 TEUs. The first half liftings had past the million mark at 1,103,675 TEUs and which was 12% up year-on-year. With Intra-Asia freight rates holding up, the Group had turned in a record quarterly earning in second quarter. The Net Profit increased 83% year-on-year at THB1,356 million. The first half Net profit was up 146% year-on-year at THB2,658 million.

Coupled with strong liftings and improved freight rate, the turnover for the second quarter before exchange difference was up 35% at THB5,708 million compared to THB4,221 million for the same quarter in 2004. Turnover for the first 6 months was up 39% at THB10,709 million.