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.

Ayfret Cargo and TransportUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Dubai ,, Dubai, U.A.E, 294482 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

AYHAN SHIPPING AND LOGISTICSUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

S-13, K-13, , GREECE CLUSTER, DUBAI, UAE, 237851 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

AZ LOGISTICUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

D21-22 DUBAI AIRPORT FREE ZONE ,, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 63900 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Azal Shipping & CargoUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

P.O. Box 29400 ,, Dubai U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Azimuth Freight InternationalUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

405, Montana Building, PO Box 2506 , Karama, Dubai U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

B. JEEVAN KAIMAL ALTA CARGO - DUBAIUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 1810 ,, Dubai, 04 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Badu LogisticsUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

Al Jahra Building, 6th Floor , Khalid Ibn Alwaleed street, Alraffa, Dubai, Dubai, 251518 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

Barwil Dubai (L.L.C)Unclaimed

United Arab Emirates

PO Box 8612 ,, Dubai U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

BAX GLOBAL LOGISTICSUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

ajman free zone, UAE , P.O BOX NO. 40314, Ajman, UAE, 40314 U.A.E

Freight Forwarders

BBC Cargo ServicesUnclaimed

United Arab Emirates

AL QUSAIS INDUSTRIAL AREA NO.3 , 178 AMMAN STREET, AL QUSAIS, DUBAI, 19006 U.A.E

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Freight Forwarders in the UAE

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