GCF Operations — Demurrage Risk & Recovery Specialists

Protecting profitability through precision demurrage management.

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Taking Demurrage Off Your Plate — So Your Team Can Stay Focused on the Business of Moving Energy.

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Specialist focus on oil & commodity demurrage

Not a general shipping or legal firm. True technical depth.

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Proven track record in multi-million–dollar recovery

Accuracy, leverage and commercial negotiating strength.

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Complete protection of time, cashflow and reputation

We safeguard against loss before it happens, not only after.

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Speak to a Demurrage Expert

GCF Operations work as an extension of your commercial and operations teams — absorbing the complexity, risk, and administrative burden of demurrage so your core business can move at full speed. From preventative analysis to strategic recovery, we handle the details that make the difference to your bottom line.

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Client Testimonials

Insights from those who rely on our demurrage expertise

Five black stars in a row.

GCF Operations helped us recover significant demurrage costs that we initially thought were unrecoverable. Their detailed analysis and clear communication made the process straightforward and effective.

James Thornton, Operations Manager
3 months ago
Five black stars in a row.

The team’s expertise in laytime calculations and contractual interpretation has improved our claim success rate substantially. Their proactive approach also helped us reduce future demurrage exposure.

Sofia Martinez, Chartering Director
5 months ago
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Working with GCF Operations gave us confidence in managing complex demurrage claims. Their combination of technical knowledge and commercial insight is unmatched in the industry.

Liam O’Connor, Senior Trader
1 year ago
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Their training sessions equipped our team with practical skills in demurrage management, enabling us to handle claims internally with greater accuracy and efficiency.

Emily Chen, Logistics Coordinator
8 months ago
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