- Drewry Port Equity Index rose 0.4% WoW, with regional operators leading gains.
- Container Equity Index matched the S&P 500 with a 1.6% weekly increase, supported by intra-Asia growth.
- Asia-Europe freight rate declines pushed the Drewry World Container Index down 2.9%.
- Maritime equities showed mixed performance across segments, reflecting sector-specific dynamics.
Global maritime equities posted mixed movements in the week ending 12 September 2025, with port operators, container lines, and shipping segments showing varied performances across indices. The Drewry Maritime Equity Indices, which track key sectors including ports, containers, dry bulk, and tankers, provide a snapshot of these shifts and highlight where momentum is building in the market, based on the latest analysis from Drewry Maritime Financial Research.
Port and Container Market Trends
The Drewry Port Equity Index rose 0.4% week-on-week, keeping its year-to-date growth steady at 13.1%. Regional terminal operators continued to lead with a 2.6% gain, while global terminal operators slipped 0.7%. The Drewry Container Equity Index, meanwhile, increased 1.6% over the same period, matching the S&P 500’s advance. Investor sentiment was lifted by Maersk’s expansion of its intra-Asia fleet, boosting confidence in regional growth. However, freight rates on Asia-Europe lanes weighed on the Drewry World Container Index, which slipped 2.9% during the week.
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Source: Drewry
