Semiramis Paliou: Pandemic has served as a 'catalyst'

As a challenging year draws to a close, the world is still feeling the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, its impact on people’s lives and the global economy.

Its arrival caught everyone unprepared. Despite that, and the unimaginable disruptions it caused in ports and to crew changes, the shipping industry largely continued to operate around the world, facilitating the movement of world trade and highlighting the importance of this industry.