Forecast growth in all cargo categories means that the tonnage position will remain tight. WW will therefore continue to pursue an active newbuilding programme.
 
The logistics segment will be further developed and strengthened to support WW’s core ocean transport business.
 
A high level of activity in the world’s merchant fleet and in the newbuilding market is expected to yield good results in the maritime services
segment.
 
The main growth areas are expected to be in developing markets such as Asia, eastern Europe and the Middle East. WW expects bunkers prices to
remain high and the USD to stay weak. This will affect future results.

The board would express its thanks to customers and employees who have contributed to substantial value creationg by WW.

The WW board expects an operating result for 2008 which is on a par with or better than 2007.

Relevant links:

» Link to Platou Economic research web site

» Link to Fearnresearch web site

» Download the complete Wilh. Wilhelmsen Annual report for 2007 (English)