Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: In a letter to Economic Affairs Minister , the listed Estonian shipping company Tallink asks for the approval to be entitled to a 15 % cut in port fees in 2010 .
Answer:
In a letter to Economic Affairs Minister , the listed Estonian shipping company Tallink asks for the approval to be entitled to a 15 % cut in port fees in 2010 .