Bangkok-listed RCL carded a net loss of THB 222m ($7m) forthe three months to 30 September compared to a deficit of THB 216m a yearearlier.

But stripping out one off items core net profit would have improvedto THB 219m from THB 267m in the second quarter of 2012 thanks to lower costs.

Revenue dipped slightly to THB 3.46bn from THB 3.55bn asvolumes fell 12% to 523,900 TEU and freight rates weakened.

Bangkok-based