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
- October has become the worst month on record for attacks on merchant ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz, and oil is now washing […]
- The world’s largest battery-electric ship has officially entered commercial service, marking a major milestone for the maritime industry and the growing use of electric propulsion […]
- Two new maritime security warnings issued Monday point to continued dangers for commercial shipping in the Middle East, with one tanker confirmed disabled by a […]
- Commodity trader Mercuria Energy Group accused the Baltic Exchange of continuing to publish the world’s benchmark oil tanker rate, despite distortions caused by the Iran […]
- At a shipyard in northern Singapore, a yellow platform towers over a maze of scaffolding and cranes. Resembling a 15-story building, the piece will be […]
- A researcher in Denmark who has developed a new system for tracking satellite navigation interference from space has a stark warning for the shipping industry […]
- Irene Rosberg, who runs the Blue MBA at Copenhagen Business School, returns to Splash today. When business conditions become difficult, training is often one of […]
- Norwegian chemical tanker owner Odfjell has reportedly sold two 2011-built vessels for more than $62m as it continues reshaping its fleet. Shipbrokers identified the 46,098 […]
- Monaco-based Transocean Maritime Agencies has ordered two 50,000 dwt chemical and product tankers at China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), adding another vessel type to its […]
- India’s Transworld Shipping Lines has secured shareholder approval for the $42.78m acquisition of two containerships from another company within its controlling shareholder’s group, clearing a […]