27 Jan 2026: For the week ending 23 January 2026, infrastructure indices posted gains, while bulk shipping stocks posted mixed performance (vs S&P 500 down 0.4% and Russell 2000 down 0.3%).
20 Jan 2026: For the week ending 16 January 2026, bulk shipping equity indices posted gains, while infrastructure-related stocks declined, except for the logistics sector (vs S&P 500 down 0.4% and Russell 2000 up 2.0%).
09 Jan 2026: Fleet renewal measures announced by Frontline and CMB.TECH this week suggests that crude tanker companies are focused on having a modern and fuel-efficient fleet. This is despite the NZF (Net-Zero Framework) delay, which we saw in October 2025, suggesting that stricter GHG regulations will continue to play a dominant role in shipping space.
06 Jan 2026: In 2025, infrastructure-focused indices have delivered positive returns (Logistics +8.0%, Ports +21.4%, Container +6.3%). Within bulk shipping, the Drewry Crude Tanker Equity Index was the top performer, up 40.8%, outperforming other segments (Dry Bulk: +27.6%, LNG: +0.3%, LPG: +11.8%, Product: +5.6%).
Drewry’s investment research team updates its independent assessment of the financial health of the box shipping industry. The full report is now available to purchase online.
Peter Molloy will present the MPV fleet analysis for 2026 and will also speak in the panel session ’Fleet Under Pressure: Capacity, Costs, and the Crew Crisis’.