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.

AMGT CO.Unclaimed

United Arab Emirates

POB 35933 DUBAI , BAGHDAD ST., Dubai, 31411 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

AMS ShippingUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Khalid bin waleed street ,, Dubai U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Anchorage Shipping & Logistics LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

3rd floor 301, Al Dana Center , Mactoum street, PO Box 111719, Dubai, 111719 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ANWAR AL BASHAIER BLDG. MAT. TR. EST.Unclaimed

United Arab Emirates

INDUSTRIAL AREA 2 , NEW IGLOO ICE CREAM FACTORY, SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 24428 U.A.E

Equipment Suppliers

AOFW Sea and Air Cargo LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

International City , Greece Cluster, Dubai, International City, 00000 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Apadana Shipping & LogisticsUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 35165 ,, Dubai U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Apex Global Shipping & Logistics LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Al Hamriya Port Dubai, P.O.Box : 4826 DUBAI U.A.E ,, Dubai, Dubai, 4826 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Apex Shipping Services L.L.C.Unclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Suite # 1, Bin Hafiz Building , Al Maktoum Street, Dubai, 182651 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ApexmaxUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

01, 3rd floor, Al Hilal Bank Building Al quasais , Dubai - UAE ,, Dubai, UAE, 00000 U.A.E

Air Freight

APL GLOBAL LOGISTICSUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Cargo Village , Dubai, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 60163 U.A.E

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Freight Forwarders in the UAE

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