Hapag-Lloyd raises outlook on strong freight rates, Q4 performance
Nov 11 (Reuters) - German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd HLAG.DE on Wednesday raised its full-year earnings outlook again, citing strength in freight rates and a stronger-than-expected business performance in the fourth quarter.
The company now expects full-year earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of $2.0 billion to $2.4 billion, up from previous expectations of $1.25 billion to $1.75 billion.