Eimskip to report third quarter earnings results on 11 September 2008


Hf. Eimskipafelag Islands (OMX: HFEIM), will announce its results for the third
financial quarter, on 11 September 2008, after the closing of the market. 

A presentation for shareholders, investors and analysts will be held on 12
September, at the headquarters of Eimskip, Sundaklettur in Reykjavík at 08:30
GMT. 

Gylfi Sigfusson, Chief Executive Officer will present the earnings and answer
questions. 

For further information:
Halldor Kristmannsson
Executive VP of Corporate Communications and IR
Tel: (+354) 525 7000
E-mail: halldor@eimskip.is