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 global shipping industry will need an additional 113,735 certified officers by 2030 to keep pace with fleet growth, according to a new workforce report […]
- The International Maritime Organization has suspended its coordinated evacuation of ships stranded in the Persian Gulf after a merchant vessel was attacked in the Gulf […]
- PARIS, June 25 (Reuters) – France’s navy seized another tanker it said was linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet” on Thursday, underscoring the escalation this year in European […]
- The world’s 1.8 million seafarers spend much of their careers out of sight, quietly moving the cargoes that keep the global economy running. This year, […]
- WASHINGTON/MANAMA/DUBAI, June 25 (Reuters) – A shouting match over Iran between U.S. President Donald Trump and a senior Republican senator overshadowed efforts by America’s top diplomat on Thursday to […]