Insights & News from the Maritime World
Practical supplier guides, port news, and expert tips to keep you ahead in maritime trade.
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How to Order Ship Supplies at Any Port Worldwide
A practical guide for ship owners and managers: how to request provisions, bunkers, spares and port services at any port in the world — and get competitive quotes within hours, not days.
Middle East Ports & Bunkering
Fujairah Bunkering Guide 2026: Suppliers, Fuel Grades & Procedures
A practical 2026 guide to bunkering at Fujairah — fuel grades, ISO 8217 quality, anchorage procedures, sampling and how to vet bunker suppliers on the UAE east coast.
Middle East Ports & Bunkering
Best Bunker Prices in the UAE: Fujairah vs Khor Fakkan (VLSFO/MGO/HSFO)
How to actually get and compare the best bunker prices in the UAE — Fujairah vs Khor Fakkan, barge vs ex-wharf, and the timing, credit and quality trade-offs that move the number.
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Consultancy Insights
Handling Cargo Damage & Demurrage Claims: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical guide to managing cargo damage and demurrage claims, from preserving evidence and calculating laytime to filing a documented, time-barred claim.
Middle East Ports & Bunkering
Suez Canal Transit: Bunkering, Agency & Supply at Port Said, Suez & Ain Sokhna
A practical guide to Suez Canal transit services — how transit agency works, the convoy process, and combining the passage with bunkering, provisions and crew changes at the canal terminals.
Consultancy Insights
P&I Clubs Explained: How Marine Insurance Claims Work
Understand what a P&I club covers, how it differs from hull and machinery insurance, and the step-by-step process of notifying and pursuing a marine insurance claim.
Middle East Ports & Bunkering
Port Said Ship Chandlers & Agency Services
How Port Said ship suppliers and agents serve vessels at the northern mouth of the Suez Canal — chandlery, provisions, bunkering, spares and anchorage delivery.
Port Guides
Fresh Water Supply to Ships: Bunkering, Quality and Cost
Fresh water keeps a crew alive and machinery running — yet it is one of the least-managed supplies. How fresh-water bunkering works, why quality testing matters, and how to control cost.
Consultancy Insights
When to Hire a Maritime Consultant: 7 Real Scenarios
A maritime consultant pays for itself when stakes are high. Here are 7 real scenarios where shipping consultancy turns risk into confident decisions.
Freight & Logistics
UAE Free Zone vs Mainland Importing: A Trader's Guide to Customs, Duty and Re-Export
Free-zone entry or import for consumption? Understand the 5% UAE customs duty, 5% VAT, bonded storage, re-export and when JAFZA suits your trade.
Middle East Ports & Bunkering
GCC Bunkering Hubs Compared: Fujairah vs Jeddah vs Hamad vs Salalah
A practical comparison of the leading Middle East bunkering and supply hubs — Fujairah, Jeddah, Hamad and Salalah/Sohar — on geography, fuel availability and operational trade-offs.
Port Guides
Port Agent vs Ship Supplier: Roles, Differences and When You Need Each
Port agent and ship supplier are often confused — and that confusion costs money. Here is exactly what each does, where they overlap, and how to avoid paying twice.
