Global port throughput growth slows to 2.8% in 2026 as Middle East disruptions weigh on terminals

Global port throughput growth slows in 2026 as Drewry Port Equity Index outperforms the S&P 500

Global port throughput growth is forecast to slow to 2.8% in 2026, down from 6.4% in 2025, as geopolitical disruptions and weaker cargo volumes affect container terminals. Growth is expected to recover to 5.6% in 2027, supported by improving conditions in the Middle East and other major shipping regions. Despite slowing activity, port operators have demonstrated financial resilience. Across the […]

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