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.

Apollo Freight Solutions Co. ( A.F.S ), FZEUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Airport Freezone-W6A ,, DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 371699 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

APOLLO FREIGHT SOLUTIONS CO(A.F.S) FZEUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

DUBAI AIRPORT FREE ZONE ,, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 371699 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Apple shippingUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

oud mehta , tasheel building, Dubai, UAE, 125637 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

APS International Movers LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 122458 ,, Dubai, 54000 U.A.E

Removals

AQUA NEREID SHIPPING & LOGISTICS (P) LTDUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

9TH CROSS ROAD , GIRINAGAR, KOCHI, ERNAKULAM (KOCHI), INDIA, 682013 U.A.E

Shipping Lines

Arabital ShippingUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Office # Ek 2, Emirates Sky Cargo Building , Dubai Cargo Village, Dubai U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Aradous Shipping & Cargo LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Oud Metha Road ,, Dubai, Dubai, 8373 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ARDIAN GLOBAL EXPRESS LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

NEAR NAKHEEL CENTER , DEIRA, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 12491 U.A.E

Couriers, Mail & Express

Armored Logistics LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Musaffah M-45 Office 39 , Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 00000 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

AROHAN LOGISTIX WORLDUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

AL ZAHRA BUILDING ,, DUBAI, UAE, 115108 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

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