Holding(s) in Company

Clarkson PLC
09 August 2007


CLARKSON PLC

HOLDING IN COMPANY

The Company has been notified that Lloyds TSB Group PLC has a notifiable
interest in Clarkson PLC representing 6.476% of the ordinary issued share
capital of the Company.

The shares are held by four Lloyds TSB Bank PLC group companies.


Perry Nominees Limited                                  1,000
Boltro Nominees Limited                                   868
Lloyds Bank (Pep) Nominees Limited                      4,323
State Street Nominees Limited                       1,198,309

9 August 2007


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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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