UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
____________July 28, 2010_______________
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
Commission file number – 001-10852
INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 36-2989662
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
11 North Water Street, Suite 18290 Mobile, Alabama 36602
(Address of principal executive offices) &# 160; (Zip Code)
(251) 243-9100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 28, 2010, International Shipholding Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the second quarter of 2010. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (c) | Exhibit |
Exhibit Number Document
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 28, 2010 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
/s/ Manuel G. Estrada
_____________________________________________
Manuel G. Estrada
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date ____July 29, 2010