Latest data (May 8, 2026): UPI 217.82 (0.17%) Historical performance: UPI 3M 14.94% UPI 6M 29.58% UPI 12M 29.24%
Latest data (May 8, 2026): UPI 217.82 (0.17%) Historical performance: UPI 3M 14.94% UPI 6M 29.58% UPI 12M 29.24%
The UP World LNG Shipping Index sets the measure for the LNG shipping industry.
UPI tracks the performance of publicly listed LNG shipping companies worldwide — bringing clarity to a fast-moving sector.
The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) is a rules-based stock index family that tracks and measures the performance of publicly traded companies engaged in the maritime transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Established in 2020, the index currently covers 20 publicly traded LNG shipping companies. This comprehensive coverage provides investors and industry professionals with a reliable tool for the LNG shipping sector.
The index uses a transparent, rules-based methodology to ensure consistent, objective tracking of sector performance. Companies are weighted by fleet capacity and market capitalisation, providing a balanced view of the industry.
UPI data is updated in real time and is accessible via our professional API, making it an essential tool for investment analysis, market research, and industry comparison.
The only dedicated index for the LNG shipping sector globally
A single index containing all publicly traded LNG shipping companies.
Rules-based approach ensures consistency and reliability
May 12, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 0.37 points (0.17%) last week, closing at 217.82 points, while the S&P 500 gained 2.33% — its sixth consecutive weekly gain. The headline UPI number is misleading again: the median change was -1.04%, the gainers/decliners ratio was 5:14, and the weighted index fell 1.67%. The index remains in a support zone defined by the March peak and the low of the subsequent correction, where it has been hovering for three weeks — a sign of resilience rather than weakness. The first growth phase of 2026 is over; the UPI is in a wait-and-see zone, with geopolitics as the dominant driver.
May 5, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index gained 1.59 points (0.73%) last week, closing at 217.45 points, while the S&P 500 gained 0.91%. The headline number, however, tells only part of the story: the median gain was 2.37%, and gainers outnumbered decliners 13:7, yet the weighted index lost 4%. Three heavyweight constituents dragged the index down — Nakilat (20% weight, -2.73%), NYK Line (~7%, -4.17%), and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (~9%, -3.35%) — while the majority of the index moved higher. The UPI chart remains constructive: after three weeks of decline, a slight recovery above this year’s low suggests the index is holding its ground above 210 points.
April 28, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index lost 4.75 points (2.15%) in Week 17–2026, closing at 215.86 points, while the S&P 500 gained 0.55%. The UPI has now declined for three consecutive weeks, though this does not signal the start of a bear market — the index is consolidating after its exceptional first-quarter run. Eight companies gained, eleven declined, and the median change was -0.33%. Trading volume fell significantly, returning to levels seen at the start of the year.
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