MOBILE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Shipholding Corporation (NYSE:ISH) today announced its plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Mobile, Alabama back to its historical home of New Orleans, Louisiana. This move will apply solely to the corporate headquarters, with significant operations remaining in Mobile. The Company expects the move to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2015.
Mr. Niels M. Johnsen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are pleased to announce the relocation of our corporate headquarters to New Orleans, a city in which we have deep roots and a long history. We would like to thank the city of Mobile and the state of Alabama for their support during our time headquartered here, and we look forward to continuing to work together.”
International Shipholding operations which will continue to be located in Mobile include its railcar repair facility and CG Railway terminal. In addition, ISH will maintain an active presence in the Port of Mobile.
About International Shipholding Corporation
International Shipholding Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates a diversified fleet of U.S. and International Flag vessels that provide worldwide and domestic maritime transportation services to commercial and governmental customers primarily under medium to long-term charters and contracts.
For more information about the company, please visit www.intship.com.
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