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
- The Trump administration has taken another step toward launching a U.S. offshore critical minerals industry, with the newly created Marine Minerals Administration (MMA) releasing a […]
- Ukrainian naval drones hit two large Russia-linked oil tankers in the Black Sea as Moscow and Kyiv expand the scope of their mutual maritime strikes.
- Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the United States strikes Iranian power infrastructure, three sources told Reuters on […]
- Autonomous vessel developer Saronic has selected Brownsville, Texas, as the site of a planned $3 billion shipyard that the company says will dramatically expand U.S. […]
- SEA-LNG says liquefied natural gas continues to dominate orders for alternatively fueled ships, while biomethane production and bunkering infrastructure are expanding as the shipping industry […]