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.

Arvi International Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Bur Dubai , Dubai, dubai, dubai, 43539 U.A.E

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ASAT ShippingUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P.O.BOX 83640 , SHARJAH, SHARJAH, UAE, 83640 U.A.E

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ASE ShippingUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

1105 Al Masraf Bldg , Deira, Dubai, Dubai, 97100 U.A.E

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Asia Express Shipping AgencyUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

603 Office Court Building , Oud Metha Road, Dubai, 50438 U.A.E

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Asian Arab xpress shippingUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Ajman Free zone ,, Ajman, United Arab Emirates, 06 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

ASIAN MODERN GENERAL TRANSPORT CO. LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

POB 35933 , RUMOUL, DUBAI, QUSAIS, DUBAI, N/A U.A.E

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Asian Tiger Shipping LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Po Box 125635 ,, Dubai, U.A.E, 125635 U.A.E

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ASIAN TIGER SHIPPINGLLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

#309, AL KHALEEJ CENTRE , BUR DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 125635 U.A.E

Shipping Lines

ASL Liners LLCUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Zayed Road ,, Dubai, Dubai, 123456789 U.A.E

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ASL Logistics Consultants FZEUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Hamriya Fze ,, Ash Shariqah, 41586 U.A.E

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Freight Forwarders in the UAE

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