What Marcura does

Marcura is a privately held maritime technology company headquartered in Dubai (DIFC, UAE) that operates a connected software platform serving shipowners, charterers, and ship managers across roughly 950 enterprises in 53 countries. Founded in 2001/2002, the company has built eight core products covering the full voyage-cost and vessel-OPEX lifecycle: DA-Desk (digital disbursement processing, 4.5M+ DAs handled), PortLog (voyage planning and port analytics across 2.5M+ port calls), MarTrust (closed-network crew payroll and vendor payments moving $14B-$17B+ annually), Marcura Claims (AI-assisted laytime and demurrage claims, 20,000+ claims/year), ShipServ (procurement marketplace with $7B+ GMV), VesselMan (fleet inspections and dry-docking), Contract Intelligence with CP Optimiser (AI-powered charterparty risk analysis), and MCaaS (counterparty/sanctions compliance screening). Underlying the portfolio is a 24-year proprietary dataset of maritime transactions, port calls, and contracts that trains domain-specific AI models for clause extraction, risk scoring, and predictive port cost analytics.

The platform combines software with managed services delivered by 100+ maritime domain experts, positioning Marcura as 'service-as-software' rather than pure SaaS. AI capabilities are embedded in claims automation, charterparty analysis, compliance screening, and voyage estimation, leveraging NLP, predictive analytics, knowledge retrieval, and agentic workflows. The technology stack is reinforced by long-tenured ISO certifications (ISO 9001 since 2004, ISO/IEC 27001 since 2018, ISO 14001 and 45001 since 2021) and annual SOC1 Type II reporting audited by Deloitte, which together serve as procurement prerequisites for regulated shipping counterparties.

Marcura generates revenue through a mix of recurring SaaS/platform subscriptions tiered by fleet size and port-call volume, transaction fees on payment and procurement flows, managed-service fees for claims handling and compliance screening, and professional services for KYC onboarding (typically $1,500-$3,500 per counterparty). The company sells primarily through a direct enterprise field-sales motion with consultative solution alignment, complemented by self-service demo booking, content-led demand generation, conference participation (e.g., Geneva Dry 2026), and an emerging ecosystem of technology partnerships (Sedna, Dataloy VMS, CFARER, Weathernews). Long-tenured anchor customers include NORDEN (22-year relationship), IINO Lines (10+ years on DA-Desk), Pacific Basin, Hafnia, Scorpio Group, d'Amico, and CMA CGM, and the company has pursued an aggressive roll-up strategy with six acquisitions between 2023 and early 2026 — ShipServ, HubSE, VesselMan, Shipster, Brightwell Navigator, and Shipdem — extending its footprint across procurement, fleet management, AI document intelligence, cruise crew payments, and chemical tanker claims.

Name

Marcura

Legal name

Marcura Equities Ltd

Website

https://marcura.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Marcura is a Dubai-based maritime technology company operating a connected platform of eight software products (DA-Desk, PortLog, MarTrust, Marcura Claims, ShipServ, VesselMan, Contract Intelligence, MCaaS) that serves 950+ shipping companies across 53 countries with port cost, procurement, payment, compliance, and claims workflows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Software Platforms

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Port Stakeholder Coordination (Terminal, Agents, Customs, Pilots, Tugs) (TLAHAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Port Call Operations & Berth/Service Scheduling Liaison (Terminal, Pilots, Tugs) (TLAHAJAK), Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB), Port Operations, Stevedoring & Terminal Management (EDAOANAC)

Keywords

• Maritime software platforms
• Vessel disbursement management
• Crew payment processing
• Maritime procurement platform
• Laytime claims management

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS/Platform Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to Marcura's connected platform ecosystem including DA-Desk, PortLog, Marcura Claims, MarTrust, ShipServ, and Contract Intelligence. Pricing varies by vessel count, port call volume, and service modules selected.
2. Claims Processing Services: Managed service for end-to-end laytime and demurrage claims handling, from document collection and validation to calculation and negotiation. Combines self-service technology with fully managed service options.
3. Payment Transaction Processing: Transaction fees from crew payroll processing and vendor payments through MarTrust platform. Payment fraud protection services embedded in the payment workflow.
4. Compliance Screening Services: Counterparty screening, KYC verification, and sanctions compliance services through MCaaS (Maritime Compliance as a Service). Onboarding and KYC costs range from $1,500-$3,500 per counterparty.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Marcura operates a connected maritime technology ecosystem offering SaaS platforms for port cost management (DA-Desk), port data and voyage analytics (PortLog), crew payroll and vendor payments (MarTrust), laytime and demurrage claims processing (Marcura Claims), maritime procurement (ShipServ, VesselMan), and AI-powered charterparty risk analysis (Contract Intelligence with CP Optimiser). The company combines software with managed services and 100+ maritime experts to serve shipping companies, charterers, and ship managers across 53 countries, processing 2.5 million+ port calls and $17 billion+ in payments annually.

Product overview

Marcura is a connected maritime technology ecosystem offering a unified platform with multiple integrated products and modules. The portfolio includes: DA-Desk (disbursement management), PortLog (port analytics), MarTrust (payments/crew payroll), Marcura Claims (demurrage/laytime claims), ShipServ (procurement), Vesselman (fleet management), and Contract Intelligence with CP Optimiser (AI-powered charterparty analysis). Marcura positions its offering as 'service as software' — combining technology with expert teams to cover the entire lifecycle of voyage costs and vessel OPEX across port services, procurement, payments, compliance, and claims. The ecosystem is powered by Marcura AI, enabling data-driven automation across all products. Supporting over 1,000 maritime businesses across 53 countries with 24 years of maritime expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DA-Desk: Digital disbursement platform that optimises port call cost control and enhances transparency for operators and charterers
• PortLog
• MarTrust
• Marcura Claims
• ShipServ
• Marcura AI
• Marcura Compliance

Products and services

• DA-Desk Digital disbursement solution that optimises port call cost control and enhances transparency for operators and charterers, ensuring efficient financial management and streamlined operations in the shipping industry.
• PortLog Port data and analytics platform providing real-time tracking, port cost and turnaround time estimates, fixture planning, and voyage optimization. Powers smarter, faster voyage estimates with industry-leading data from millions of port calls.
• MarTrust Payment and cash management solution simplifying crew payroll and vendor payments while ensuring full compliance with international regulations. Provides secure, efficient, and transparent solution tailored for the shipping industry, managing $14 billion in payments annually.
• Marcura Claims Complete laytime and demurrage claims solution combining AI-powered software with managed services. Processes over 20,000 claims annually, including document collection, validation, calculation, and negotiation support for all cargo types.
• ShipServ Maritime procurement platform connecting buyers and suppliers, streamlining purchasing processes, enhancing efficiency, and improving transparency. $7 billion maritime products and services have been purchased through ShipServ.
• Contract Intelligence

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% reduction in invoice processing time
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CFARERcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025Partnership announced November 2025 connects ShipServ's global supplier network with CFARER's Ship Manager Procurement and brings VesselMan's dry-docking, inspections, and technical project execution to CFARER customers. Simplifies maritime procurement and dry-docking workflows.
• DataloycoreTechnology or Integration · 12 June 2025Expanded partnership adds predictive port cost and wait time data into Dataloy's VMS (Voyage Management System), reducing system-switching for chartering and operations teams. Integration simplifies port call and claims workflows.
• SednacoreTechnology or Integration · 5 May 2025Partnership announced May 2025 gives maritime teams access to Marcura's ClaimsHub and AI Console inside Sedna's platform, with PortLog integration set to follow. Supports smoother workflows, fewer systems, and faster decision-making.
• ISWANminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2025Partnership between MarTrust and ISWAN (International Seafarers' Welfare Assistance Network) connecting financial wellbeing with mental health support. Helps seafarers worldwide access trusted welfare resources directly through the MarTrust platform.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Veson Nautical: Veson Nautical provides voyage management, freight management, and freight trading software widely used by shipowners, charterers, and operators — directly comparable to Marcura's PortLog and voyage-cost tools, competing for the same maritime commercial workflows.
• Hanseaticsoft: Hanseaticsoft offers cloud-based maritime software including port call management, crew management, and procurement — a direct comparable to Marcura's DA-Desk and VesselMan product lines, serving similar shipowners and managers in Europe and globally.
• Ocean Technologies Group: Ocean Technologies Group delivers maritime learning, crew management, and operational software — comparable to parts of Marcura's stack around crew payroll (MarTrust) and training/compliance tooling, with similar shipping enterprise customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä Marine: Wärtsilä is a broad maritime technology incumbent offering vessel systems, digital platforms, and lifecycle services — overlaps with Marcura's voyage optimization and fleet management ambitions at scale, with much larger installed base and balance sheet.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime provides integrated ship operation, navigation, and digital maritime solutions — competes with Marcura at the broader vessel operations and digital platform layer, with deep relationships across commercial and government maritime customers.
• ABS (American Bureau of Shipping): ABS is a classification society expanding into maritime data, digital twins, and compliance services — adjacent to Marcura's compliance and operational analytics offerings, serving overlapping regulated shipowner customers.
• DNV Maritime: DNV is a classification and maritime advisory giant increasingly active in maritime digitalization, data services, and compliance — competes with Marcura at the standards, verification, and digital platform layer for shipowners and operators.

Emerging players

• RightShip: RightShip provides maritime ESG, vetting, and vessel risk intelligence used by charterers and operators — overlaps with Marcura's MCaaS compliance and vessel screening capabilities, particularly for sanctions and counterparty risk.
• NAPA: NAPA delivers ship design, voyage optimization, and operational efficiency software — directly comparable to Marcura's PortLog voyage analytics, with strong adoption among tanker and bulk operator customers.
• BunkerEx: BunkerEx is a digital bunker procurement platform — adjacent to Marcura's ShipServ procurement marketplace and DA-Desk port cost tools, focused specifically on marine fuel purchasing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/themarcuragroup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@marcura
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marcura

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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