Latest data (May 15, 2026): UPI 214.72 (-1.43%) Historical performance: UPI 3M 10.38% UPI 6M 31.18% UPI 12M 28.86%
Latest data (May 15, 2026): UPI 214.72 (-1.43%) Historical performance: UPI 3M 10.38% UPI 6M 31.18% UPI 12M 28.86%
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 19, 2026: The UP World LNG Shipping Index lost 3.11 points (1.43%) last week, closing at 214.72 points, while the S&P 500 gained 0.13% — its seventh consecutive weekly gain. The UPI continues to move sideways within a support range bounded by 212 and 219 points, with the median change at -0.52%, the weighted index down 0.3%, and the ratio of advancing to declining stocks at 9:11. Trading volume has returned to pre-war levels a few weeks ago. The geopolitical situation remains unchanged, though natural gas producers are working to increase output and strengthen extraction and liquefaction infrastructure in anticipation of future needs for supply diversification.
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.
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