Director/PDMR Shareholding

Clarkson PLC
05 January 2006



                                  CLARKSON PLC

                       CHANGE OF DIRECTOR'S SHAREHOLDING


On Thursday, 5 January 2006, R M Stopford, disposed of 5,000 ordinary shares in
the Company at a price of £9.15 per share.

5 January 2006

Notes to editors

Background to Clarkson PLC

Clarkson PLC (which is listed on the London Stock Exchange) is acknowledged as
the world's leading shipping services group. Through its unrivalled and
extensive global network of offices it is able to give its clients unique access
to a wide range of shipping services. Clarksons covers shipbroking, research,
publications, derivatives and logistics. Clarksons' strategy is to expand and
develop the group around these key activities.

For further information on Clarkson PLC, please visit the company's website at
www.clarksons.com




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