The Review of Maritime Transport 2021 provides an in-depth analysis and update on developments in seaborne trade, the maritime industry and markets, key performance indicators, and the legal and regulatory environment. The 2021 issue includes a new chapter on maritime trade facilitation issues, counting on a number of novel data sets that help analyze the performance of seaports in terms of productivity and connectivity, as well as the world fleet in terms of emissions. The 2021 issue also provides a thorough review of the impact and implications that the COVID-19 pandemic has on ports and the maritime businesses, and how the industry has responded. It includes a stand-alone chapter assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on seafarers and difficulties to arrange for crew changes