The DynaLiners Shares Index recorded a modest increase while maintaining its second-best position of the year.
The index gained 11 points, or 0.4%, during the week.
Meanwhile, three sector indices recorded stronger performances, with gains of either 0.9% or 1.3%.
The DLSI Carriers index delivered the largest point increase, adding 44 points.
However, companies in the container equipment sector faced a difficult week. The DLSI Boxes index dropped by 87 points, or 5.9%.
Overall, 72 share prices increased, while 47 declined. These movements produced an average gain of 1.4%.
Vietnam’s Cat Lai Port recorded the sharpest decline, with its share price falling by 10%.
Reefer machinery supplier Carrier followed with a 9% decrease.
In the container equipment sector, WillScot Mobile Mini and Mitsubishi HC Capital both declined by 4%. Mitsubishi HC Capital owns container lessor Beacon.
On the positive side, Viconship gained 14%.
Mercantile Ports & Logistics recorded the largest percentage increase at 28%, although it started from a very low share price.
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