In lieu of the real gathering in Athens, organisers of Posidonia have this week created a digital series of events that are drawing thousands of participants online. Nevertheless, many are clearly missing their regular trip to Greece this year.

For insight into what’s driving the Greek shipowning set in 2020 few people are better placed than Simon Ward, a director at Piraeus-based Ursa Shipbrokers.

Ward celebrates 30 years in shipping this year, 27 of which have been as a broker, workin...