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

 

October 29, 2008

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)



Commission file number  –  2-63322


INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

 

36-2989662

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

11 North Water Street, Suite 18290       Mobile, Alabama

36602

(Address of principal executive offices)

(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:

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

⃞ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 29, 2008, International Shipholding Corporation issued a press release reporting its financial results for the third quarter of 2008.  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 October 29, 2008
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities 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

October 29, 2008

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