The freight market is so tense that it takes very little for it to worsen. DSV Panalpina CFO Jens Lund estimates that a market normalization may not occur until 2023. "Should another Yantian situation occur, it's all up in the air again," he tells ShippingWatch.

Martin Fruergaard has presented his key strategy in his first public appearance as the new CEO of Hong Kong-based Pacific Basin. The dry bulk operator has posted unusually strong half-year results on the back of a market upturn that by all appearances has only just begun.

Activity on the Norwegian continental shelf has been high in the first half of 2021, and several development projects are on the cards, says the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate.

DSV Panalpina raises its expectations for the entire year after a second quarter where the overheated market for sea freight in particular helped push up the revenue.

Ferry and RoRo operator Finnlines saw growth in several areas in the second quarter of the years although the Covid-19 continues to put pressure on the passenger business. Larger cargo volumes helped boost the revenue.