Why is the UAE used as a re-export hub?

Dubai’s free zones (JAFZA and others) let cargo enter, be stored or consolidated, and be re-exported without incurring UAE customs duty, making the UAE a distribution gateway to the wider GCC, Africa, and South Asia. Many forwarders on CargoLinked specialise in free-zone and re-export logistics.

Which UAE ports and airports do forwarders ship through?

Jebel Ali (Dubai) is the region’s largest container port, with Khalifa Port serving Abu Dhabi. Air freight runs through Dubai International (DXB), Al Maktoum (DWC), and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Forwarders handle FCL, LCL, air, and cross-Gulf road freight.

Can UAE forwarders handle project and heavy-lift cargo?

Yes. With major construction, oil-and-gas, and infrastructure activity in the region, many UAE forwarders specialise in out-of-gauge, break-bulk, and heavy-lift project cargo. Post a freight request with dimensions and weights for specialist quotes.

Freight Forwarders in the UAE

Dubai & Abu Dhabi logistics, re-export & free-zone specialists

Browse 980 verified freight forwarders and logistics companies in the United Arab Emirates on CargoLinked. The UAE is the Middle East’s premier trade and re-export hub: Jebel Ali (the largest port in the region) and Khalifa Port anchor ocean freight, while Dubai (DXB/DWC) and Abu Dhabi run some of the world’s busiest air-cargo operations. Forwarders here specialise in transhipment and re-export through JAFZA and other free zones, project and heavy-lift cargo, and distribution across the GCC, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. Compare providers by service and mode, then post a free freight request for competitive quotes.

Alrayan Express CargoUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Silicon , Oasis, Dubai, UAE, 56879 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Alrobban Shipping And Freight ServicesUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Zabeel Road , Al Sharaifi Centre M06, Dubai U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ALS SHIPPING DUBAIUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

KALID BIN WALID STREET , DUBAI, DUBAI, DUBAI, 12560 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ALshehab CargoUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Port Saeed Road ,, Dubai, Dubai, 96577 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Alta CargoUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

1017, Air Cargo Village , PO Box 1810, Dubai, 004 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ALTA Shipping & Logistics LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Emaar tower 2 ,, Dubai, UAE, 1810 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Amakin Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

OFFICE116 , SHAIKHA MHARA AL QUSAIS BUILDING, DUBAI, DUBAI, 237951 U.A.E

Customs Brokers

AMAZON FREIGHT FZEUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

AJMAN ,, AJMAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 1234 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Amazon Shipping Services LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Office no. M5, Building 10 , Al Aweer Fruit & Vegetable Market, Dubai, UAE, 296384 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

AMGTUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

QUSAIS ,, DUBAI, UAE, N/A U.A.E

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Freight Forwarders in the UAE

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