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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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Maritime News
IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap: A 2026 Compliance Guide for Operators
The IMO 0.50% sulphur cap reshaped marine fuel buying. Here is where compliance stands in 2026 — VLSFO vs scrubbers vs alternative fuels, ECA limits, and how to avoid fuel-related detentions.
Freight & Logistics
Freight Surcharges Explained: BAF, CAF, THC, LSS & GRI
The base ocean rate is only half the bill. Decode the alphabet soup of surcharges — BAF, CAF, THC, LSS, GRI and more — so your freight quotes hold no surprises.
Supplier Tips
What Is a Ship Chandler? Roles, Services & How to Work With One
A ship chandler is the supplier that keeps a vessel running — provisions, stores, spares and bonded goods. Here is exactly what they do, how they price, and how to get the best from them.
Freight & Logistics
Cargo Insurance Basics: Declared Value, Premiums & Claims
Carrier liability is far smaller than most shippers think. Learn why you need cargo insurance, how premiums are set, the Institute Cargo Clauses (A/B/C), and how to file a claim.
Industry Insights
What Is an IMPA Code? The Complete Guide to Marine Purchasing Codes
IMPA codes are the universal language of ship supply. Learn what the 6-digit codes mean, how the IMPA catalogue is structured, and how using them cuts ordering errors and speeds up quotes.
Freight & Logistics
Reefer Shipping: Temperature-Controlled Freight Best Practices
Reefer containers keep perishables alive across oceans — if you set them up right. Learn set-point vs ambient, pre-cooling, ventilation, cold-chain documents and common pitfalls.
Freight & Logistics
Shipping Dangerous Goods: A Starter Guide to IMDG & IATA DGR
Batteries, chemicals, aerosols and more are "dangerous goods" with strict rules. Learn UN numbers, hazard classes, packing groups, and what the IMDG Code and IATA DGR require.
Freight & Logistics
Demurrage & Detention Explained: How Free Time Works (and How to Avoid Charges)
Demurrage and detention are the most avoidable costs in shipping — and the most misunderstood. Learn the difference, how free time is counted, and seven ways to stop the clock.
Freight & Logistics
What Is a Freight Forwarder — and Do You Actually Need One?
A freight forwarder orchestrates your shipment end-to-end without owning a single ship or plane. Learn what they do, how they charge, and when using one saves you money and headaches.
