Shipping stocks surge on Middle East tension-driven freight disruption
Shipping stocks are rising as Middle East tensions disrupt trade flows and shift freight markets. A group of 35 companies is up about 68% this year, and Danaos (DAC) is up about 60% in 2026.
Shipping stocks are benefiting from a sharp shift in global freight markets as Middle East tensions disrupt normal trade flows.
A group of 35 U.S. and European-listed shipping companies has gained about 68% this year.Danaos (DAC) has climbed about 60% in 2026 and reached price levels not seen since…