JSC Latvijas kugnieciba Group's net profit for 2007 reaching USD 67,0 millions thus twice or by 33.3 millions USD exceeding the respective results for 2006. The achievement of the results of JSC Latvijas kugnieciba Group for 2007 lies not only on a professional commercial and operations management of the fleet including the effective application of the various types of charter agreements responding to the changing market conditions, but also to comparatively high
freight rates in tankers market and sale of two Panamax type tankers at a good price.
During the reporting period Net Voyage Result or net income from vessels' operations of JSC Latvijas kugnieciba has grown considerably reaching USD 209,7 million) exceeding the respective result of the previous reporting period by USD 54,3 million (LVL 20,6 million). The advancement is related to restructuring the fleet of JSC Latvijas kugnieciba - the number of tanker newbuildings delivered has increased and, given the level of their freight rates, their income is considerably higher than that of the older vessels.
In 2007 Vessel Operating Profit of JSC Latvijas kugnieciba Group has reached USD 69,8 million, that is by USD 24,7 million USD higher than in 2006.