Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: Aspo Plc STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE February 11 , 2011 at8 .45 a.m. ESL Shipping Ltd , part of Aspo Group , has signed a new , long-term contract with Rautaruukki Corporation for the marine transport of raw materials on the Baltic Sea .
Answer:
positive