Editorial process

Editorial focus

UAE Shipping Directory publishes news, explainers and industry articles about marine and shipping companies, ports, freight forwarding, logistics, ship supplies and offshore activities in the UAE and worldwide. Our aim is to make relevant industry information clear and useful to business readers and maritime professionals.

Research and preparation

Topics are selected for relevance to maritime trade, business activities and industry developments. Research draws on primary sources where available, including port authorities, maritime regulators, recognised industry organisations, official statistics and company announcements. Company statements are treated as attributed claims rather than independent proof of performance. Automation, including artificial intelligence, may assist with research, outlines, drafts, images and translation.

Publication checks

Our editorial process checks source relevance, links, dates, figures, units, company names and geographical references. We distinguish reported developments and attributed statements from analysis or opinion. AI-assisted articles are subject to the website's sourcing, structure and consistency checks; automated checks do not guarantee that every error will be detected. Directory listings, featured placements and reader ratings are not editorial endorsements or certificates of service quality.

English and Arabic content

Translations use the same source article to keep facts, dates, figures and references aligned. Maritime terminology and company names should remain recognisable in both languages. Translation and automation can introduce errors, so readers should consult the cited original source when a detail affects a business decision.

Limitations and changing information

Schedules, freight rates, port procedures, regulations, company details and service availability can change. Articles provide general information and do not replace current instructions from authorities or advice from qualified maritime, logistics, safety or legal professionals. Confirm operational requirements and commercial terms directly with the relevant authority or provider.

Updates and corrections

Articles may be updated when source information changes or an error is identified. To report an inaccurate statement, outdated detail or broken link, use the Contact page and include the article URL, the relevant passage and a supporting source where possible. Corrections are considered against the available evidence. Requests to update company profiles are handled separately from editorial articles.