Your Guide to the Maritime Industry
The Helm Report covers news, operations, and the people behind global maritime trade. Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned professional, we’re your comprehensive resource for understanding the world of shipping, ports, and ocean commerce.
The Industry
Learn the fundamentals — from shipping lanes and vessel types to port operations and liner alliances. Our educational content breaks down how the maritime world works.
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General Discussion · Shipping & Operations · Ports & Terminals
Industry News
Stay current with breaking maritime news, contract announcements, geopolitical developments, and the outside forces shaping global shipping.
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Current Events · Contracts & Deals · Geopolitical Factors
People
Meet the leaders, discover career paths, and explore the schools and programs developing the next generation of maritime professionals.
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Career Discussion · Maritime Education · Industry Leaders
Maritime News
- U.S. Central Command says the United States and its regional partners control the Strait of Hormuz, citing more than 40 commercial ships moving through the […]
- The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are about more than Yemen.
- Five people have been arrested in Norway as part of an international investigation into suspected fraud and bribery involving a company providing port services to […]
- When the oil supertanker Esteem Explorer sails from the United States to Japan in late November, loaded with about 2 million barrels of crude, the journey will […]
- Shipowners are facing an increasingly fragmented fuel market as disruptions triggered by the Middle East conflict raise concerns about the availability and quality of supply.
- Guangzhou Port has launched the Greater Bay Area’s first zero-carbon container route, putting a battery-electric vessel into cross-border service between Nansha and Hong Kong. The […]
- COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers’ car-carrier business has signed a 10-year contract of affreightment with Chinese automaker DFSK, securing a long-term vehicle-export cargo relationship. The agreement […]
- Hong Kong-based dry bulk owner Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has agreed to sell another ageing supramax, continuing its fleet renewal drive with a $14.6m deal […]
- Germany has approved a national shipping decarbonisation programme backed by €400m ($448.8m) in funding, including proposals for greener shipping corridors, alternative fuel infrastructure and financial […]
- The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has introduced mandatory inspections and trials for vessels aged 25 years and older, adding further costs and potential delays for […]