Marcura acquires HubSE, expanding demurrage automation across all cargo types

Maritime technology leader Marcura has acquired HubSE, the UK-based pioneer in oil and chemical tanker demurrage claims automation. This strategic acquisition positions Marcura as the first commodity-agnostic provider of demurrage solutions, marking a major step forward in simplifying demurrage claims for shipowners and charterers.

HubSE's specialised oil and chemical tanker expertise will be integrated into Marcura Claims (formerly ClaimsHub). Their combined capabilities will deliver a comprehensive claims management experience with both fully managed and self-service solutions.

“Managing demurrage claims has often meant juggling different tools, processes, and providers depending on the cargo,” said Henrik Hyldahn, Group CEO, Marcura. “Bringing HubSE into the Marcura ecosystem changes that. For the first time, shipowners and charterers have a single solution that covers all major commodity types. This is about giving them confidence that, no matter the variables in play, the claims process is not something they’re going to have to worry about.”

Founded in 2009, HubSE has earned recognition for mastering the complexities of tanker demurrage, where contract intricacy and cargo variability make claims particularly challenging. Their technology is widely recognised as the gold standard for efficient cost recovery in this specialised sector.

Tim Bridges, Co-Founder of HubSE, added: "Joining Marcura marks the next evolution for HubSE's technology. Our customers will see benefits we could only have imagined before."

The acquisition of HubSE follows Marcura’s recently announced brand evolution and reinforces its vision of a more connected maritime industry that supports smooth, sustainable, and profitable global trade. At the core of this vision is the seamless integration of data, automation, and AI-driven insights across Marcura’s solutions, helping customers work smarter, act faster, and stay ahead in a complex regulatory landscape.