Dubai-based shipping services platform Marcura has expanded again with a deal to take over UK tanker demurrage firm HubSE.

Marcura said the acquisition of the pioneering automation service positions it as the first “commodity-agnostic” provider of demurrage solutions, marking a big step forward in simplifying claims for shipowners and charterers.

HubSE’s specialised oil and chemical tanker expertise will be integrated into Marcura Claims, formerly ClaimsHub.