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ACL 3Q Results

American Commercial Lines Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLI) ("ACL" or the "Company") announced results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Revenues for the quarter were $313.7 million, a 21% increase compared with $258.4 million for the third quarter of 2007. Income from continuing operations for the quarter was $18.4 million or $0.36 per diluted share, compared to $15.9 million or $0.30 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2007. Michael P. Ryan, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The third quarter presented us with both challenges and opportunities. We again had multiple significant weather events, including two hurricanes, which limited our operating capabilities throughout the quarter.