2020 will be a year not forgotten easily. More than half a million deaths from a disease unknown 12 months ago has asked tough questions of us all, and left business in chaos.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates deemed it: “The greatest economic hit this century.” And let’s not forget we are only halfway through this extraordinary year.

Shipping markets have faced their own turbulence, with port calls down 10% and seaborne trade set to fall by up to 5.6%,