American Commercial Lines Inc. (1324479) SEC Filing 10-Q Quarterly report for the period ending Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Exhibit 99.1

American Commercial Lines Announces Results for Quarter and Six Months ended June 30, 2010

JEFFERSONVILLE, IN, July 29, 2010 — American Commercial Lines Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLI) (“ACL” or the “Company”) today announced results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010.

Second Quarter 2010 Results

Revenues for the quarter were $164.3 million, a 24.8% decrease compared with $218.5 million for the second quarter of 2009. Transportation revenues increased by $4.6 million or 3.2%, while manufacturing revenue fell $59.0 million or 83.2% due to lower volumes. The Company’s current quarter loss from continuing operations of $1.4 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, was approximately one-half of the loss of $2.9 million or $0.23 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2009. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) from continuing operations for the quarter was $19.0 million with an EBITDA margin of 11.6%, compared to $20.9 million for the second quarter of 2009 with an EBITDA margin of 9.6%. The attachment to this press release reconciles net income to EBITDA.

The improved year-over-year quarterly income from continuing operations was driven by stronger transportation segment results and lower interest costs on lower outstanding debt balances, offset by lower manufacturing segment results. Results for the second quarter of 2009 included after-tax severance and Houston sales office closure expenses of $0.3 million or $0.03 per share.

Commenting on second quarter results, Michael P. Ryan, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We continued to improve the fundamentals of our business despite the weak economy. These fundamentals include executing our strategic initiatives and controlling costs. Our improved income from continuing operations and current year cash flows from operations, boat sales and a government grant allowed us to continue to reinvest in our fleet while reducing debt in the quarter. We have seen some volume recovery in the liquids and metals transportation markets, but volumes remain significantly below pre-recession levels. Pricing levels appear to have stabilized as well, but are also well below levels achieved in periods of normal volume. With revenues down, we focused primarily on cost control, a path that drove a $10.4 million improvement in the transportation segment’s operating income compared to the prior year quarter. Our manufacturing business volumes declined significantly as potential customers are delaying capital spending for new barges. We have right-sized our manufacturing business during this downturn and were still able to generate positive operating income in the first half, despite the negative impact of a month-long labor strike in April.

“In weak and strong economies, we remain focused on executing our strategic initiatives and improving our business fundamentals. We believe our improved quarter-over-quarter transportation segment financial performance is a key metric of our progress. Historically, we generate stronger financial results the last half of each year, primarily driven by demand from the grain harvest. Based upon USDA forecasts for the upcoming harvest, we believe this trend will