Marcura buys Shipster

Maritime tech firm Marcura has acquired AI-driven document intelligence start-up Shipster.

Shipster specialises in AI-driven document automation, particularly in extracting and structuring key data from shipping documents like statements of facts, letters of indemnity, bills of lading, and generating handover instructions.

The acquisition is part of Marcura’s broader strategy to develop and deploy AI agents that eliminate process-heavy tasks, allowing maritime professionals to focus on high-value decision-making.

The acquisition further strengthens Marcura’s AI-powered automation roadmap, enabling it to accelerate in line with evolving customer needs and scale to support the growing complexity of maritime workflows.

The company’s goal is to create AI-powered solutions that integrate seamlessly into maritime professionals’ daily work, helping them operate with greater speed, accuracy, and confidence.

Last week, Marcura acquired UK-based tanker demurrage claims automation provider HubSE. The acquired firm’s specialised oil and chemical tanker expertise was integrated into Marcura Claims, formerly ClaimsHub.

In the past few years, Marcura has consistently expanded its portfolio of owned companies. Last month, the company bought maritime software provider VesselMan from Skagerak Capital. Previously, it acquired the online procurement platform ShipServ.