Marcura has acquired Shipdem, a UK-based specialist in chemical tanker laytime and demurrage, from its parent company, Casper Shipping. The acquisition deepens Marcura’s capability in one of the most technically demanding tanker segments.
Shipdem brings proven expertise in chemical tanker demurrage, where operational complexity and contractual nuance demand deep technical knowledge and disciplined claims handling process. The team has built strong relationships within the chemical market, managing the full end-to-end claims process for traders and operators.
The acquisition follows HubSE in 2025 and continues Marcura’s investment in claims management capabilities across all major cargo types. HubSE’s self-service technology for tanker demurrage complements Shipdem’s fully managed service capability, providing end-to-end services that adapt to how customers operate.
“Customers need different levels of support depending on how they operate,” said Henrik Hyldahn, Group CEO, Marcura. “Our goal is to deliver that flexibility, whether through software that supports self-service or expert teams who manage the entire claims process. Adding Shipdem and their team strengthens our technical capability in chemical demurrage and reinforces the choice we offer to customers.”
About Marcura
Marcura connects the critical workflows that keep global sipping moving,
from port spend management and procurement to compliance and financial
transactions. Combing AI-driven automation and human expertise,
Marcura’s solutions eliminate repetitive manual work while turning
fragmented data into decision-ready intelligence. Marcura processes over
200,000 port calls and $17 billion in payments annually, supporting
vessels that transport one-third of global seaborne commodities. The
company also ensures over 150,000 seafarers across cruise and commercial
segments get paid every month. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in
Dubai, Marcura serves 950+ shipping companies worldwide through a team
of 1,000+ maritime specialists. Learn more at: marcura.com [1]
About Shipdem
ShipDem is a division within Casper Shipping Ltd. Shipdem was
established in 2012 to provide professional claims services with the aim
to remove the burden of demurrage from our principals so that they could
concentrate on their main operational objectives.
