19 Apr 24: Amidst the ongoing geo-political tension and ongoing sell-off in major global equity indices, the Drewry Dry Bulk Equity Index rose 10.4% in April (as of 18 April), outperforming the S&P 500 which has declined 4.4%.

12 Apr 2024: While the Drewry Port Equity Index trails the S&P 500 on a YTD basis, indices of Global Terminal and Regional Operators showcase notable upward momentum. Monetary policy intricacies, such as Bank of Japan’s rate hike and Latin America’s rate cuts, significantly influence market expectations.

05 Apr 2024: The recent incident at the Baltimore port has caused an increase in the stock prices of carriers that frequently call there. Consequently, the Drewry Container Equity Index rose by 5.1% between 26 March 2024 and 4 April 2024.

28 Mar 2024: The Drewry LNG Shipping Equity Index increased 14.6% YTD (as of 27 March 2024), outperforming the S&P 500 (up 10%). What is driving this surge? Also, read for more details on factors driving the majority of LPG stocks’ price decline after a stellar 2023.

15 Feb 2024: In a significant development in the LNG shipping market, QatarEnergy selected Nakilat to own and operate up to 25 conventional LNG vessels. In this opinion piece, we estimate the internal rate of return Nakilat is expected to earn on these orders.