Capital Link to Host Webinar on the Container Market's 2012 Prospects, Challenges, and Outlook

On Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 11:00 A.M. ET, Capital Link will host a webinar to discuss the prospects, challenges, and outlook of the container shipping markets.

REGISTER NOW: http://webinars.capitallink.com/2012/container/signup.html

FEATURING
Danaos Corporation, Euroseas Ltd., Goldenport Holdings

OVERVIEW
The 30-year Compound Annual Growth Rate for the global container trade is 9.5% and, despite the challenging macro environment, it is expected that the industry will continue to grow over the long term. This latest installment of the Capital Link Webinar Series will explore the supply and demand trend, along with current asset values and freight rates, the sales and purchase market, and access to capital—all key factors affecting the container market today. Panelists will also share their thoughts on what the current European debt crisis means for container growth and what they expect the future to hold for the industry.

Key topics include:

• Containership Market Year in Review - 2011
• Containership Market Outlook for 2012 - Demand & Supply Fundamentals
• Asset Values and Freight Rates
• Bank Financing and Capital Markets
• Sales & Purchase Market
• State of the Liner Trade and Counterparty Risk
• The Orderbook/Cascade Effect
• Current Stock Market Valuation Levels

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY: Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President, Capital Link, Inc.

MODERATED BY
Mr. Michael Webber, Vice President & Senior Equity Analyst, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.

FEATURED PANELISTS
Dr. John Coustas, President & CEO, Danaos Corporation (NYSE:DAC)
Mr. Aristides Pittas, Chairman & CEO, Euroseas Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESEA)
Mr. John Dragnis, Commercial Director, Goldenport Holdings (LSE:GPRT)

PANEL STRUCTURE

The webinar will consist of a roundtable discussion with one moderator and three panelists who will address the current shipping environment, financing, and outlook for the container sector. The webinar will last for a total of one hour. 45 minutes will be allotted for the panel discussion, which will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.

Q&A SESSIONS – Submitting Questions
Participants can submit questions to the panelists prior to or during the event through the special feature on the event page, or they can email them to us at [email protected].

TRANSCRIPT

A transcript of the panel discussion will be publicly available at no cost within approximately 48 hours after the event. Those who are interested can request a copy when they register for the event or afterwards through the event page as indicated.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Buy Side Analysts and Portfolio Managers - Chief Investment Officers - Chief Risk Officers - Commercial Bankers - Energy & Commodities Traders - Financial Advisors - Financial Planners - Hedge Fund Managers - Institutional Sales - Investment Bankers - Law Firms - Private Bankers - Private Equity Firms - Registered investment Advisors - Retail Brokers - Sell Side Analysts - Ship Brokers - Ship Charterers - Ship Operators - Ship Owners - Sovereign Wealth Funds

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER – CAPITAL LINK, INC.
Capitalizing on its in-depth knowledge of the shipping industry and capital markets, Capital Link has made a strategic commitment to the industry becoming the largest provider of Investor Relations and Financial Communications services to international shipping companies listed on the U.S. and European Exchanges. Capital Link's headquarters are in New York with a presence in London and Athens.

In our effort to enhance the information flow to the investment community and improve investor knowledge of shipping, Capital Link has undertaken a series of initiatives beyond the traditional scope of our investor relations activity through its websites, weekly newsletter, webinars, forums, and Capital Link Maritime Indices.