Orient Overseas (International) Ltd said on Tuesday revenues from its container shipping unit fell 42.3 percent in the third quarter, showing a slump in global trade continued to hurt sea carriers. Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) posted total revenue of $948.9 million in July-Sept, taking total revenue for the first nine months to $2.77 billion, down 39 percent, it said in a statement.

From Reuters, October 19, 2009